Hug

Hug Meaning & Origin

About Hug
The surname Hug is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hug," meaning "mind" or "spirit." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be intelligent or wise. Over time, the surname Hug has evolved and can now be found in various countries around the world.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hug: 2,089
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 14,328
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.71

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H020
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AH1 G
🌐 IPA
/həg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H200

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hug in Braille

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

The name Hug in braille

How to sign the name Hug using Sign Language

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

The name Hug in sign language

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