Hershey

Hershey Meaning & Origin

About Hershey
The surname Hershey is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "hersche," meaning "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 deer, such as agility or gracefulness. Over time, the surname Hershey has become associated with the famous American chocolate company founded by Milton S. Hershey, further adding to its recognition and popularity.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

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

  • Number of People with the name Hershey: 6,182
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 5,623
  • Frequency per 100k people: 2.1

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

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HRX
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0620
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 SH IY0
🌐 IPA
/ˈhərʃi/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HRX', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H620

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hershey in Braille

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

The name Hershey in braille

How to sign the name Hershey using Sign Language

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

The name Hershey in sign language

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