Highlands

Highlands Meaning & Origin

About Highlands
The surname Highlands is likely of Scottish origin and is derived from the geographic term "highlands," referring to elevated or mountainous regions. As a surname, it may have been given to individuals who lived in or near such areas or who had some association with the highlands. The name Highlands signifies a connection to the rugged and picturesque landscapes found in Scotland or other regions with similar geographical features.

🌍 Origin
πŸ“ Surname Length
πŸ’¬ Number of Syllables
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Highlands: 171
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 104,602
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HLNTS
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HAGA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H02040532
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 L AH0 N D Z
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaΙͺlΙ™ndz/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HLNTS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H245

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Highlands in Braille

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

The name Highlands in braille

How to sign the name Highlands using Sign Language

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

The name Highlands in sign language

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