Helfen

Helfen Meaning & Origin

About Helfen
The surname Helfen is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helfen," meaning "to help" or "to assist." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was helpful or known for providing aid to others. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as helpers or assistants in various professions or who were seen as supportive and reliable individuals within their communities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helfen: 121
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 138304
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLFN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04105
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L F AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/helfen*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLFN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H415

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helfen in Braille

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

The name Helfen in braille

How to sign the name Helfen using Sign Language

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

The name Helfen in sign language

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