Hilf

Hilf Meaning & Origin

About Hilf
The surname Hilf is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilf," meaning "help" or "assistance." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was helpful or provided aid to others. The surname Hilf may have been given to individuals who were known for their supportive nature or occupation, or it could have been acquired as a surname by someone who sought help or assistance from others.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hilf: 179
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 100791
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLF
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H041
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L F
🌐 IPA
/hilf*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLF', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H410

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilf in Braille

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

The name Hilf in braille

How to sign the name Hilf using Sign Language

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

The name Hilf in sign language

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