About Hering
The surname Hering is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herinc," meaning "herring." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a fisherman or was involved in the fishing industry. The name may have also been used as a nickname for someone who had a physical resemblance to a herring or had a particular fondness for the fish. Overall, the surname Hering is associated with the fishing trade and its origins can be traced back to Germany.
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The surname Hering is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hering 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 Hering is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hering in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hering using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.