Hetman

Hetman Meaning & Origin

About Hetman
The surname Hetman is of Polish and Ukrainian origin and is derived from the title "hetman," which means "commander" or "leader" in both languages. Historically, a hetman was a military or political leader in the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and the Cossack Hetmanate. The surname Hetman likely originated as a hereditary name for individuals who held this prestigious position or were associated with the hetman's office. Today, individuals with the surname Hetman can be found primarily in Poland and Ukraine, reflecting their ancestral connection to these regions and their historical significance.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hetman: 415
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 50,362
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTMN
🗽 NYSIIS
HANA
🔊 Soundex
H03505
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 T M AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛtmən/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTMN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H355

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hetman in Braille

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

The name Hetman in braille

How to sign the name Hetman using Sign Language

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

The name Hetman in sign language

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