Hodnett

Hodnett Meaning & Origin

About Hodnett
The surname Hodnett is of English origin and is derived from the Old English personal name "Hodda" combined with the suffix "-ett," which denotes "little" or "son of." Therefore, Hodnett can be interpreted to mean "son of Hodda" or "descendant of Hodda." The name Hodda itself is believed to have been a nickname for someone with a prominent nose or a person who was considered wise or clever. Over time, the surname Hodnett has evolved and been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hodnett: 2,613
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 11,960
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.89

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTNT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H03503
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AA1 D N IH0 T
🌐 IPA
/ˈhɑdnɪt/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTNT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H353

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hodnett in Braille

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

The name Hodnett in braille

How to sign the name Hodnett using Sign Language

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

The name Hodnett in sign language

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