Herschel

Herschel Meaning & Origin

About Herschel
The surname Herschel is of German origin and is derived from the given name Herschel, which is a diminutive form of the Hebrew name Hirsch, meaning "deer" or "stag." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of a person named Herschel. The name Herschel is often associated with the German astronomer William Herschel, who made significant contributions to the field of astronomy in the 18th century.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herschel: 236
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 80419
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRXL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06204
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərʃəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRXL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H624

Accessibility & Communication

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