Helf

Helf Meaning & Origin

About Helf
The surname Helf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helfe," meaning "help" or "assistance." It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who provided aid or assistance, possibly referring to a helper or servant. The surname Helf signifies a person who was involved in helping or supporting others in some capacity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helf: 573
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 38,582
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLF
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/hɛlf/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helf in Braille

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

The name Helf in braille

How to sign the name Helf using Sign Language

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

The name Helf in sign language

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