About Hehr
The surname Hehr is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heher," meaning "high" or "noble." It is a topographic or locational surname given to someone who lived on or near a high or elevated place. It may also have been an occupational name for someone who worked in a high or elevated position, such as a watchman or a lookout. Overall, the surname Hehr signifies a connection to height, nobility, or an elevated position.
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The surname Hehr is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hehr 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 Hehr is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hehr in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hehr using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.