About Herold
The surname Herold is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heralt," meaning "herald" or "messenger." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a herald, a person responsible for making official announcements and carrying messages on behalf of nobility or the government. The surname Herold signifies a person who held this important role in medieval times.
The surname Herold is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Herold based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Herold in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Herold using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.