Hefling

Hefling Meaning & Origin

About Hefling
The surname Hefling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hevelinc," meaning "little hawk" or "falcon." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who possessed hawk-like qualities such as agility, sharpness, or keen eyesight. The name Hefling may have been initially bestowed upon a falconer or someone who had a hawk-like appearance or behavior. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hefling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Hefling: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefling based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Hefling is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFLNK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H014052
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F AH0 L IH0 NG
🌐 IPA
/hefling*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFLNK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H145

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hefling in Braille

Here's how to represent Hefling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hefling in braille

How to sign the name Hefling using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hefling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hefling in sign language

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