Heimlich

Heimlich Meaning & Origin

About Heimlich
The surname Heimlich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heimelich," meaning "secret" or "hidden." It was likely originally used as a nickname for someone who was secretive or discreet in their actions or had a mysterious nature. Over time, the surname Heimlich became hereditary and passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Heimlich can be found worldwide, particularly in countries with Germanic roots.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heimlich: 772
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 30,303
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.26

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HMLX
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H054020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 M L IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaɪmlɪk/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HMLX', 'HMLK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H542

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heimlich in Braille

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

The name Heimlich in braille

How to sign the name Heimlich using Sign Language

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

The name Heimlich in sign language

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