Hirz

Hirz Meaning & Origin

About Hirz
The surname Hirz is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hirze," meaning "stag" or "deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a hunter or had characteristics associated with a stag, such as agility or gracefulness. The surname Hirz signifies a connection to hunting or the natural world and may have been adopted by individuals or families with a history in these pursuits.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hirz: 184
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 98,553
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRS
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H062
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 Z
🌐 IPA
/hirz*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRS', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hirz in Braille

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

The name Hirz in braille

How to sign the name Hirz using Sign Language

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

The name Hirz in sign language

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