Hidlay

Hidlay Meaning & Origin

About Hidlay
The surname Hidlay is of German origin and is derived from the personal name "Hildebrand," which means "battle sword" or "sword of war." It is a compound of the elements "hild," meaning "battle," and "brand," meaning "sword." The name Hidlay likely originated as a nickname for someone who was skilled in battle or had a warrior-like nature. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hidlay: 107
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 152,628
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.04

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hidlay based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0340
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 D L EY2
🌐 IPA
/hidlay*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hidlay in Braille

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

The name Hidlay in braille

How to sign the name Hidlay using Sign Language

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

The name Hidlay in sign language

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