Highlander

Highlander Meaning & Origin

About Highlander
The surname Highlander is derived from the term "highland," which refers to elevated or mountainous regions. As a surname, Highlander likely originated as a nickname for someone who lived in or hailed from such areas. It may also have been used to denote someone with characteristics associated with highlands, such as strength, resilience, or a rugged nature. Overall, the surname Highlander signifies a connection to highland regions or the qualities associated with them.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Highlander: 555
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 39,607
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLNTR
🗽 NYSIIS
HAGA
🔊 Soundex
H020405306
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 L AE2 N D ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaɪˌlændər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLNTR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Highlander in Braille

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

The name Highlander in braille

How to sign the name Highlander using Sign Language

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

The name Highlander in sign language

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