Hersch

Hersch Meaning & Origin

About Hersch
The surname Hersch is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the Hebrew name Hirsch, meaning "deer" or "stag." In Jewish tradition, the name Hirsch is often associated with strength, agility, and grace, symbolizing the qualities of a deer. Over time, variations of the name, including Hersch, have emerged, and it has become a common Jewish surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hersch: 922
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 26,471
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.31

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hersch 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 Hersch is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH
🌐 IPA
/hərʃ/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hersch in Braille

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

The name Hersch in braille

How to sign the name Hersch using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hersch using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hersch in sign language

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