Herscher

Herscher Meaning & Origin

About Herscher
The surname Herscher is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "herscher," meaning "ruler" or "sovereign." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a title for someone who held a position of authority or power, such as a ruler, governor, or leader. Over time, the surname Herscher became a hereditary family name, passed down through generations, and is now found among individuals of Germanic descent.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Herscher: 249
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 77012
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.08

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRXR
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H06206
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH ER0
🌐 IPA
/herscher*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRXR', 'HRSKR')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H626

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Herscher in Braille

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

The name Herscher in braille

How to sign the name Herscher using Sign Language

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

The name Herscher in sign language

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