About Hieb
The surname Hieb is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hieb," meaning "a blow" or "a strike." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a blacksmith or a carpenter, referring to their skill in delivering precise and powerful blows with a hammer or an axe. The name Hieb may also have been given to someone who had a forceful or aggressive personality.
The surname Hieb is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hieb based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hieb in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hieb using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.