Heist

Heist Meaning & Origin

About Heist
The surname Heist is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heist" or "heiste," meaning "host" or "guest." It is believed to have originally referred to someone who was a host or innkeeper, or someone who worked in a place where guests were entertained. Over time, the surname Heist may have also been adopted by individuals who were known for their hospitality or who lived near an inn or a place where travelers were accommodated.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heist: 1,556
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,958
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.53

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H023
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 S T
🌐 IPA
/haΙͺst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H230

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heist in Braille

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

The name Heist in braille

How to sign the name Heist using Sign Language

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

The name Heist in sign language

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