Hignite

Hignite Meaning & Origin

About Hignite
The surname Hignite is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "hignett," meaning "little hound." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had qualities associated with a small hound, such as agility or keen senses. Over time, the name Hignite became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

🌍 Origin
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πŸ”  Starting Letter
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hignite: 852
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 28,100
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.29

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HNT
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H025030
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 G N AY2 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈhΙͺgˌnaΙͺt/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HNT', 'HKNT')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H253

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hignite in Braille

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

The name Hignite in braille

How to sign the name Hignite using Sign Language

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

The name Hignite in sign language

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