Halperin (sometimes spelled as Halparin) is a variation of the Jewish surname

Heilprin Heilprin ( he, היילפרין) is a Jewish surname with many variants. Origins Some people with the name derive it from the town of Heilbronn, Germany. "Heilbronn" means "healing well". Besides the numerous Heilbrons, Heilbronners, Heilpruns, ...

. Both forms are Southern Yiddish for Heilbrun, that is the German city

Heilbronn Heilbronn () is a List of cities and towns in Germany, city in northern Baden-Württemberg, Germany, surrounded by Heilbronn (district), Heilbronn District. With over 126,000 residents, it is the sixth-largest city in the state. From the late Mid ...

. The name is sometimes transliterated into the Cyrillic alphabet as Galperin. In Russia the pronunciation of an 'h' was difficult and pronounced as 'g' . The German form of the Jewish surname is

. Notable people with this surname include: Elchonon Halpern, (1921- 2015), Grand Rabbi of Golders Green. In Hebrew spelt היילפרין, literally pronounced 'Heilprin' *

Bertrand Halperin Bertrand I. Halperin (born December 6, 1941) is an American physicist, former holder of the Hollis Chair of Mathematicks and Natural Philosophy at the physics department of Harvard University. Biography Halperin was born in Brooklyn, New York, ...

, American theoretical physicist *

David M. Halperin David M. Halperin (born April 2, 1952) is an American theorist in the fields of gender studies, queer theory, critical theory, material culture and visual culture. He is the cofounder of '' GLQ: A Journal of Lesbian and Gay Studies'', and autho ...

(born 1952), American theorist in gender studies, queer theory and other fields *

Donald Halperin Donald Marc Halperin (July 25, 1945 – June 26, 2006) was an American lawyer and politician from New York. Early life He was born on July 25, 1945, the son of Charles Halperin and Gladys Halperin. He attended Abraham Lincoln High School. He g ...

(1945–2006), New York politician *

Emmanuel Halperin Emmanuel Halperin ( he, עמנואל הלפרין; born 15 October 1942) is an Israeli journalist, television presenter, and editor. Likewise, a Lecturer, and a Theatre and Television Actor. Halperin is best known in Israel for his role as one of ...

, (born 1943), Israeli media personality *

Ian Halperin Ian Halperin (born August 17, 1964)Michael M. MillerThe Halperin & Fish Family Descendants ver. 0014, May 1st, 2009at posluns.com (archive version), access date 5 August 2015 is a Canadian investigative journalist, writer and documentary filmmake ...

(born 1964), Canadian investigative journalist, writer and documentary filmmaker *

Israel Halperin Israel Halperin, (January 5, 1911 – March 8, 2007) was a Canadian mathematician and social activist. Early life and education Israel Halperin was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Russian Jewish immigrants Solomon Halperin and Fanny Lun ...

, Canadian academic * Isser Halperin, later

Isser Harel Isser Harel ( he, איסר הראל, 1912 – 18 February 2003) was spymaster of the intelligence and the security services of Israel and the Director of the Mossad (1952–1963). In his capacity as Mossad director he oversaw the capture and co ...

(1912–2003), spymaster of the intelligence and the security services of Israel *

James L. Halperin James L. Halperin (born October 31, 1952) is an American businessman and author, who is the co-founder and co-chairman of Heritage Auctions, now the largest American auction house with 2022 sales in excess of $1.45 billion. In 1985 Halperin author ...

(born 1952), American author and businessman *

Mark Halperin Mark Evan Halperin (born January 11, 1965)Mark Halperin. ''Contemporary Authors Online''. Detroit: Gale, 2010. Gale Biography In Context. is an American journalist, currently a host and commentator for Newsmax TV. Halperin previously worked as ...

(born 1965), American political analyst *

Maurice Halperin Maurice Hyman Halperin (1906–1995) was an American writer, professor, diplomat, and accused Soviet spy (NKVD code name "Hare"). Biography Maurice Hyman Halperin was born on March 3, 1906, in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1927, he received an ...

(1906–95), American writer, professor and diplomat *

Michel Halpérin Michel Halpérin (1948-2014) was a Swiss lawyer and politician. Early life Michel Halpérin was born in 1948. Halpérin was educated at the International School of Geneva. He graduated from the University of Geneva. Career Halpérin became a la ...

, Swiss lawyer and politician * Monte Halparin, later

Monty Hall Monty Hall (born Monte Halparin; August 25, 1921 – September 30, 2017) was a Canadian radio and television show host who moved to the United States in 1955 to pursue a career in broadcasting. After working as a radio newsreader and sport ...

(1921–2017), American game show host *

Morton Halperin Morton H. Halperin (born June 13, 1938) is a longtime expert on U.S. foreign policy, arms control, civil liberties, and the workings of bureaucracies. He was a senior advisor to the Open Society Foundations, which was founded by George Soros. ...

(born 1938), American expert on foreign policy and civil liberties *

Robert Halperin Robert Sherman "Bob" Halperin (January 26, 1908 – May 8, 1985), nicknamed "Buck", was an American Star class sailor, and Olympic bronze medalist and Pan American Games gold medalist. He was also a college and National Football League (NFL) foo ...

(1928–85), American yachtsman, football player, and businessman * Samara Halperin, American artist *

Sol Halperin Sol Halperin (February 16, 1902 – May 4, 1977) was an American special effects artist as well as a cinematographer. He was nominated at the 18th Academy Awards for Best Special Effects, for the film ''Captain Eddie''. His nomination was shared ...

(1902-1977), American special effects artist *

Tamar Halperin Tamar Halperin (born 1976) is an Israeli harpsichordist, pianist and musicologist. She has played Baroque music in historically informed performance, but also classical repertory and jazz with a big band. Career Born in Tel Aviv, Halperin gre ...

(born 1976), Israeli harpsichordist, pianist and musicologist * Tulio Halperin Donghi (1926-2014), Argentine historian * Uzziel Halperin, later

Uzzi Ornan Uzzi Ornan ( he, עוזי אורנן; ISO 259-3: ˁuzzi ˀornan; 7 June 1923 – 3 November 2022) was an Israeli linguist and social activist. Ornan was a member of the Academy of the Hebrew Language, professor of natural languages computing a ...

(born 1923), Israeli linguist *

Victor Halperin Victor Hugo Halperin (August 24, 1895 in Chicago, Illinois – May 17, 1983 in Bentonville, Arkansas) was an American stage actor, stage director, film director, film producer, producer, and writer. The majority of his works involved romance film ...

(1895–1983), American film director, producer, and writer *

Yotam Halperin Yotam Halperin ( he, יותם הלפרין; born January 24, 1984) is an Israeli former professional basketball player. He is currently the sporting director for Hapoel Jerusalem of the Israeli Premier League and the Champions League. He is a 1. ...

(born 1984), Israeli basketball player

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