Hersha

Hersha Meaning & Origin

About Hersha
The surname Hersha is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hersche," meaning "stag" or "deer." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who worked as a hunter or had characteristics associated with a stag, such as agility or gracefulness. The name Hersha signifies a connection to nature and the hunting profession, reflecting the ancestral occupation or qualities of the individuals who bear this surname.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hersha: 204
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 90495
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.07

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH AH0
🌐 IPA
/hersha*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hersha in Braille

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

The name Hersha in braille

How to sign the name Hersha using Sign Language

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

The name Hersha in sign language

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