About Heft
The surname Heft is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heft" which means "handle" or "haft." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who made or sold handles or tools with handles. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a strong or sturdy build. Overall, the surname Heft is associated with the occupation or physical characteristics related to handles or strength.
The surname Heft is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heft based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Heft in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heft using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.