Huron

Huron Meaning & Origin

About Huron
The surname Huron is of French origin and is derived from the word "hure," meaning "boar's head." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who had a boar-like appearance or possessed boar-like characteristics. The surname Huron may have also been used as a symbol of strength and courage, as the boar is often associated with these qualities in heraldry and mythology.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Huron: 924
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,422
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRN
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0605
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH Y UW1 R AA2 N
🌐 IPA
/ˈhjʊˌrɑn/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H650

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Huron in Braille

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

The name Huron in braille

How to sign the name Huron using Sign Language

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

The name Huron in sign language

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