Hepfner

Hepfner Meaning & Origin

About Hepfner
The surname Hepfner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hepfen," meaning "to hop" or "to jump." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was a dancer or performer known for their hopping or jumping movements. Over time, the surname Hepfner became hereditary and passed down through generations, eventually becoming a family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hepfner: 146
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 118853
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 P F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/hepfner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hepfner in Braille

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

The name Hepfner in braille

How to sign the name Hepfner using Sign Language

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

The name Hepfner in sign language

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