Helferich

Helferich Meaning & Origin

About Helferich
The surname Helferich is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "helferich," meaning "helper" or "assistant." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was helpful or provided assistance to others. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as servants, aides, or in any profession that involved aiding or supporting others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helferich: 294
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 67,126
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLFRX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04106020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L F ER0 IH0 K
🌐 IPA
/helferich*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLFRX', 'HLFRK')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helferich in Braille

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

The name Helferich in braille

How to sign the name Helferich using Sign Language

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

The name Helferich in sign language

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