Hively

Hively Meaning & Origin

About Hively
The surname Hively is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Higel" or "Higelac," which means "battle" or "struggle." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was known for their fighting spirit or who had a combative nature. Over time, the name evolved into Hively and became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the surname Hively can be found primarily in the United States.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hively: 2,350
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 13,065
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.8

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

Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HFL
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H01040
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 V L IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaΙͺvli/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hively in Braille

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

The name Hively in braille

How to sign the name Hively using Sign Language

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

The name Hively in sign language

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