Hier

Hier Meaning & Origin

About Hier
The surname Hier is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hier," meaning "master" or "lord." It is a occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a position of authority or leadership. Over time, the surname Hier may have been adopted by individuals who were respected or considered to be influential in their community.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hier: 987
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 25136
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.33

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
H
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H060
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 ER0
🌐 IPA
/haɪər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('H', 'HR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H600

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hier in Braille

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

The name Hier in braille

How to sign the name Hier using Sign Language

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

The name Hier in sign language

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