Hefty

Hefty Meaning & Origin

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.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hefty: 1,112
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 22,989
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.38

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.

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HFT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0130
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 F T IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ›fti/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HFT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H130

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hefty in Braille

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

The name Hefty in braille

How to sign the name Hefty using Sign Language

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.

The name Hefty in sign language

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