Hielscher

Hielscher Meaning & Origin

About Hielscher
The surname Hielscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hielsch," meaning "hatchet" or "small axe." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a woodcutter or a carpenter. The name may also have been given to someone who was known for their strength or had a fierce or aggressive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hielscher: 250
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 76,768
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLXR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY1 L SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/hielscher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLXR', 'HLSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H426

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hielscher in Braille

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

The name Hielscher in braille

How to sign the name Hielscher using Sign Language

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

The name Hielscher in sign language

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