Hessee

Hessee Meaning & Origin

About Hessee
The surname Hessee is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "heg," meaning "hedge" or "fence." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or worked with hedges or fences. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being as impenetrable or defensive as a hedge. Over time, variations of the surname Hessee have emerged, including Hesse, Hess, and Hessey.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hessee: 110
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 149,395
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 S IY0
🌐 IPA
/hessee*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hessee in Braille

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

The name Hessee in braille

How to sign the name Hessee using Sign Language

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

The name Hessee in sign language

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