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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Most individuals with the name Hershey are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 100% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Hershey in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
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.