Hurtig

Hurtig Meaning & Origin

About Hurtig
The surname Hurtig is of Swedish origin and is derived from the Old Norse word "hurtigr," meaning "quick" or "fast." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their speed or agility. The name may have been given to individuals involved in activities such as running, racing, or any occupation that required quickness. Over time, the surname Hurtig became hereditary and passed down through generations.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hurtig: 427
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 49268
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.14

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRTK
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 T IH0 G
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərtɪg/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H632

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hurtig in Braille

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

The name Hurtig in braille

How to sign the name Hurtig using Sign Language

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

The name Hurtig in sign language

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