Hird

Hird Meaning & Origin

About Hird
The surname Hird is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hirð," meaning "retinue" or "household." It was originally used as a descriptive term for someone who worked in the household of a noble or a high-ranking person. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname and was passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hird can be found in various parts of the world, particularly in English-speaking countries.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hird: 1,371
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 19,654
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.46

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H063
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 D
🌐 IPA
/hərd/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hird in Braille

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

The name Hird in braille

How to sign the name Hird using Sign Language

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

The name Hird in sign language

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