Hefta

Hefta Meaning & Origin

About Hefta
The surname Hefta is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hefja," meaning "to lift" or "to start." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was strong or had a powerful presence. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and is now borne by individuals of Norwegian descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hefta: 114
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 145,220
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefta 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 Hefta is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HFT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0130
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F T AH0
🌐 IPA
/hefta*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hefta in Braille

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

The name Hefta in braille

How to sign the name Hefta using Sign Language

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

The name Hefta in sign language

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