Herde

Herde Meaning & Origin

About Herde
The surname Herde is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herde," meaning "herd" or "flock." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who worked as a shepherd or tended to livestock. The name may have been given to individuals who demonstrated qualities associated with herding, such as being watchful, protective, or responsible. Over time, the surname Herde has evolved and may have variations in spelling and pronunciation.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herde: 255
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 75564
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.09

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0630
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 D
🌐 IPA
/herde*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H630

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herde in Braille

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

The name Herde in braille

How to sign the name Herde using Sign Language

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

The name Herde in sign language

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