Heppard

Heppard Meaning & Origin

About Heppard
The surname Heppard is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "hearde" or "heord," meaning "herd" or "flock." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a shepherd or tended to sheep. Over time, the spelling variations of the name evolved, and it became Heppard. The surname Heppard signifies a person's ancestral connection to the occupation of shepherding or their association with sheep farming.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heppard: 241
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 79075
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heppard 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
HPRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 P ER0 D
🌐 IPA
/heppard*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H163

Accessibility & Communication

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