Heter

Heter Meaning & Origin

About Heter
The surname Heter is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heter," meaning "huntsman" or "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as hunters or had a connection to hunting activities. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who possessed qualities associated with hunting, such as agility or keen senses.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Heter: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY1 T ER0
🌐 IPA
/heter*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H360

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heter in Braille

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

The name Heter in braille

How to sign the name Heter using Sign Language

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

The name Heter in sign language

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