About Hefti
The surname Hefti is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heft," meaning "handle" or "haft." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, referring to their skill in crafting handles or hafts for tools or weapons. Over time, the surname Hefti became a hereditary family name passed down through generations.
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The surname Hefti is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefti 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 Hefti in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hefti using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.