About Hefty
The surname Hefty is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heftig," meaning "violent" or "fierce." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who possessed a strong or forceful personality. Over time, the surname Hefty has likely been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.
The surname Hefty is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hefty 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 Hefty is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hefty in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hefty using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.