Hoehn

Hoehn Meaning & Origin

About Hoehn
The surname Hoehn is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hōn" which means "to hang" or "to suspend." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a rope maker or a hangman. Over time, the surname Hoehn became a hereditary surname passed down through generations, and individuals with this surname can be found in various parts of Germany and other German-speaking regions.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hoehn: 3,499
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,301
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H050
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH OW1 N
🌐 IPA
/hoʊn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H500

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hoehn in Braille

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

The name Hoehn in braille

How to sign the name Hoehn using Sign Language

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

The name Hoehn in sign language

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