About Hirtle
The surname Hirtle is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hirtel," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to people who worked as shepherds or had associations with sheep farming. The name Hirtle signifies a familial connection to the occupation of shepherding and may have been initially used to distinguish individuals within a community based on their profession.
The surname Hirtle is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hirtle 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 Hirtle is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hirtle in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hirtle using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.