Hertzog

Hertzog Meaning & Origin

About Hertzog
The surname Hertzog is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herzog," meaning "duke." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to someone who held the rank of a duke or had a role in the service of a duke. The name Hertzog signifies a person of noble or high social status, often associated with leadership and authority.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hertzog: 2,261
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,466
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.77

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRTSK
🗽 NYSIIS
HASA
🔊 Soundex
H063202
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 T Z AH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərtˌzɑg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRTSK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hertzog in Braille

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

The name Hertzog in braille

How to sign the name Hertzog using Sign Language

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

The name Hertzog in sign language

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