Heisch

Heisch Meaning & Origin

About Heisch
The surname Heisch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heisch," meaning "to beg" or "to ask." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was a beggar or someone who frequently asked for things. Over time, this nickname likely became a hereditary surname, passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heisch: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 SH
🌐 IPA
/heisch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heisch in Braille

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

The name Heisch in braille

How to sign the name Heisch using Sign Language

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

The name Heisch in sign language

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