Hitner

Hitner Meaning & Origin

About Hitner
The surname Hitner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hütner," meaning "shepherd." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to those who worked as shepherds or tended to livestock. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who displayed qualities associated with shepherding, such as being protective or watchful.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hitner: 231
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 81,772
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H03506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IH1 T N ER0
🌐 IPA
/hitner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H356

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hitner in Braille

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

The name Hitner in braille

How to sign the name Hitner using Sign Language

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

The name Hitner in sign language

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