Hehl

Hehl Meaning & Origin

About Hehl
The surname Hehl is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hele" or "heil," meaning "luck" or "fortune." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was considered fortunate or lucky. The name may have been given to individuals who had a streak of good luck or were seen as prosperous in their community. Over time, the surname Hehl became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hehl: 482
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 44,576
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.16

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/hɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hehl in Braille

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

The name Hehl in braille

How to sign the name Hehl using Sign Language

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

The name Hehl in sign language

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