Hilse

Hilse Meaning & Origin

About Hilse
The surname Hilse is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hilsen," meaning "to greet" or "to hail." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was friendly or sociable. The name may have also been given to someone who worked as a messenger or a herald. Over time, the surname Hilse has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hilse: 149
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 116,829
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.05

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0420
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 L S
🌐 IPA
/hilse*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H420

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hilse in Braille

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

The name Hilse in braille

How to sign the name Hilse using Sign Language

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

The name Hilse in sign language

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