About Hesse
The surname Hesse is of German origin and is derived from the name of the region in central Germany called Hessen. It is a habitational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed from this region. The name Hesse is believed to have originated from the Old High German word "hessen" meaning "woodland" or "forest," referring to the dense forests that characterized the region. Over time, individuals with the surname Hesse spread beyond the region, and today it is found worldwide.
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The surname Hesse is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hesse 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 Hesse is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hesse in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hesse using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.