Herner

Herner Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herner: 526
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 41,359
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.18

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.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRNR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06506
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 N ER0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərnər/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRNR', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H656

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herner in Braille

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

The name Herner in braille

How to sign the name Herner using Sign Language

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.

The name Herner in sign language

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