Hobeck

Hobeck Meaning & Origin

About Hobeck
The surname Hobeck is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hobec," meaning "hawk." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who had characteristics associated with a hawk, such as keen eyesight or a fierce nature. Over time, the surname Hobeck became hereditary and passed down through generations, representing a family's ancestral connection to the hawk-like qualities.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hobeck: 188
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 96799
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.06

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hobeck based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HPK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0102
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 B EH2 K
🌐 IPA
/hobeck*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HPK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H120

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hobeck in Braille

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

The name Hobeck in braille

How to sign the name Hobeck using Sign Language

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

The name Hobeck in sign language

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