Heppner

Heppner Meaning & Origin

About Heppner
The surname Heppner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heppen" which means "to hop" or "to jump." It is believed to have originally been an occupational name for someone who was a dancer or performer known for their hopping or jumping movements. Over time, the surname Heppner has become a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heppner: 1,619
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17428
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.55

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heppner 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
HPR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 P N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛpnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heppner in Braille

The image below is how to represent Heppner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Heppner in braille

How to sign the name Heppner using Sign Language

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

The name Heppner in sign language

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