Helmbrecht

Helmbrecht Meaning & Origin

About Helmbrecht
The surname Helmbrecht is of German origin and is derived from the combination of the elements "helm," meaning "helmet," and "brecht," meaning "bright" or "famous." Therefore, the meaning of the surname Helmbrecht can be interpreted as "bright helmet" or "famous helmet." It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who either wore a distinctive helmet or was known for their skill in battle.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Helmbrecht: 688
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 33,241
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.23

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Helmbrecht based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLMPRKT
🗽 NYSIIS
HANAC
🔊 Soundex
H045160203
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 L M B R IH0 K T
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛlmbrɪkt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLMPRKT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H451

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Helmbrecht in Braille

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

The name Helmbrecht in braille

How to sign the name Helmbrecht using Sign Language

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

The name Helmbrecht in sign language

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