About Hegar
The surname Hegar is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heger," meaning "gamekeeper" or "warden." It is an occupational surname that was typically given to individuals who worked as gamekeepers, overseeing and protecting game animals and their habitats. The name Hegar signifies a person's ancestral connection to this occupation and their role in managing and preserving wildlife.
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The surname Hegar is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hegar 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 Hegar is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hegar in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hegar using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.