Helfand

Helfand Meaning & Origin

About Helfand
The surname Helfand is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "helfn" meaning "to help" or "to assist." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was helpful or supportive in their community. The name Helfand signifies a person who was known for their willingness to lend a hand or provide aid to others.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
πŸ”  Starting Letter

Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helfand: 564
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39052
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLFNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H041053
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L F AH0 N D
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙ›lfΙ™nd/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLFNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helfand in Braille

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

The name Helfand in braille

How to sign the name Helfand using Sign Language

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

The name Helfand in sign language

Numerology