Huefner

Huefner Meaning & Origin

About Huefner
The surname Huefner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hufener," meaning "tenant farmer." It was a occupational name given to individuals who worked as farmers or tenants on a small piece of land. The name was often used to distinguish those who held a specific position within the feudal system. Over time, variations of the surname may have emerged, but the core meaning remains tied to the occupation of tenant farming.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Huefner: 206
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 89,753
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Huefner 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
HFNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H01506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH UH1 F N ER0
🌐 IPA
/huefner*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HFNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H156

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Huefner in Braille

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

The name Huefner in braille

How to sign the name Huefner using Sign Language

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

The name Huefner in sign language

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