Hetzer

Hetzer Meaning & Origin

About Hetzer
The surname Hetzer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hetzen," meaning "to incite" or "to provoke." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was known for stirring up trouble or causing conflict. Over time, the surname Hetzer may have been adopted by individuals who exhibited similar characteristics or behavior.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hetzer: 987
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25,136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTSR
🗽 NYSIIS
HASA
🔊 Soundex
H03206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH EH1 T Z ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɛtzər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTSR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H326

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hetzer in Braille

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

The name Hetzer in braille

How to sign the name Hetzer using Sign Language

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

The name Hetzer in sign language

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