About Herling
The surname Herling is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herlinc," meaning "little heron." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had characteristics associated with a heron, such as gracefulness or a slender build. The surname Herling is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Herling is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Herling 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 Herling is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Herling in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Herling using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.