Hentsch

Hentsch Meaning & Origin

About Hentsch
The surname Hentsch is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hentsch," meaning "gloves." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sold gloves. The name Hentsch may have been initially given to a glove maker or a person known for wearing distinctive gloves. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hentsch: 152
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 115,034
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HNTX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H05320
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 N CH
🌐 IPA
/hentsch*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HNTX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H532

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hentsch in Braille

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

The name Hentsch in braille

How to sign the name Hentsch using Sign Language

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

The name Hentsch in sign language

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