Hieger

Hieger Meaning & Origin

About Hieger
The surname Hieger is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hieger," meaning "heron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or worked with herons. The name may have been given to fishermen or hunters who specialized in catching or dealing with herons. Over time, the surname Hieger has evolved and spread to different regions, often with variations in spelling.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hieger: 161
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 109,758
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hieger 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
HJR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY1 G ER0
🌐 IPA
/hieger*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HJR', 'HKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H260

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hieger in Braille

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

The name Hieger in braille

How to sign the name Hieger using Sign Language

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

The name Hieger in sign language

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