About Hirsh
The surname Hirsh is of German and Jewish origin. It is derived from the German word "Hirsch," meaning "deer" or "stag." In Jewish tradition, the name Hirsh is often associated with the tribe of Naphtali, one of the twelve tribes of Israel. The surname may have been given to individuals who exhibited qualities associated with a deer, such as swiftness, grace, or agility. It is a relatively common surname among Jewish communities and has variations in spelling, including Hirsch, Hersh, and Hersch.
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The surname Hirsh is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hirsh based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hirsh in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hirsh using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.