Hilfer

Hilfer Meaning & Origin

About Hilfer
The surname Hilfer is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilfe," meaning "help" or "assistance." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who provided aid or support to others. The name may have been given to individuals who worked as helpers, assistants, or even as a reference to their helpful and supportive nature.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hilfer: 165
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 107,669
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLFR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H04106
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L F ER0
🌐 IPA
/hilfer*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLFR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H416

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilfer in Braille

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

The name Hilfer in braille

How to sign the name Hilfer using Sign Language

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

The name Hilfer in sign language

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