Hershey

Hershey Meaning & Origin

About Hershey
The name "Hershey" is of German origin and is derived from the word "hirsch," meaning "deer" or "stag." It is a surname that was likely given to someone who lived near a place where deer were abundant or had some association with deer. The name gained prominence through the American chocolate manufacturer, Milton S. Hershey, who founded the Hershey Chocolate Company in the early 20th century. Today, "Hershey" is often associated with the brand and its famous chocolate products.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Hershey are male.

Hershey Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərʃi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hershey in Braille

Here's how to represent Hershey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Hershey in braille

How to Spell the Name Hershey in American Sign Language (ASL)

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

The name Hershey in sign language

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