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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The surname Hefling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
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.
Here's how to represent Hefling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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.