About Herbst
The surname Herbst is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herbest" or "herbist," meaning "autumn" or "harvest." It is a topographic or occupational surname given to someone who lived or worked in an area associated with the autumn season or the harvest. The name may have been originally bestowed upon someone who was born or lived near a place with a notable autumnal landscape or who was involved in agricultural activities during the harvest season.
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The surname Herbst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Herbst 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 Herbst is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Herbst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Herbst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.