Hirner

Hirner Meaning & Origin

About Hirner
The surname Hirner is of German origin and is derived from the occupational name "Hirner," meaning "shearer" or "clipper." It is derived from the Middle High German word "hirnen," which refers to the act of shearing or clipping wool from sheep. The surname likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a shearer or had a connection to the wool industry. Over time, the name Hirner became a hereditary surname passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hirner: 295
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 66,931
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/hirner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hirner in Braille

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

The name Hirner in braille

How to sign the name Hirner using Sign Language

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

The name Hirner in sign language

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