Hernes

Hernes Meaning & Origin

About Hernes
The surname Hernes is of Norwegian origin and is derived from the Old Norse personal name "Herni," meaning "bear cub." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a man named Herni. Over time, the name evolved into Hernes and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hernes can be found primarily in Norway and may have ancestral ties to the bear-like qualities associated with the name's origin.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hernes: 106
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 153769
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRNS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06502
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 N Z
🌐 IPA
/hernes*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRNS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H652

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hernes in Braille

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

The name Hernes in braille

How to sign the name Hernes using Sign Language

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

The name Hernes in sign language

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