About Herner
The surname Herner is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hernære," meaning "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 being tall, slender, or having a graceful demeanor. The surname Herner is relatively rare and can be found primarily in Germany and other German-speaking regions.
The surname Herner is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Herner 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 Herner is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Herner in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Herner using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.