Hersh

Hersh Meaning & Origin

About Hersh
The surname Hersh is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Hebrew name Hirsch, meaning "deer" or "stag." It is a common Jewish surname and is often associated with individuals who possess qualities such as strength, agility, and grace, symbolized by the deer. The name Hersh has variations in spelling, including Hirsch, Hirsh, and Hersch, and is found among Jewish communities worldwide.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hersh: 3,589
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9,104
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.22

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hersh 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 Hersh 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 Hersh in Braille

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

The name Hersh in braille

How to sign the name Hersh using Sign Language

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

The name Hersh in sign language

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