As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

says Verstegan, "should rightly be Heartman, to wit, a man of heart and courage." Probably the same as Herman, from Here, an army, and man, a soldier.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Patronymica Britannica (1860)

HARMAN. Hermann was the inarching Mercury of the old Germans. " Irman, Armin, Eorman, Hermann," says Professor Donaldson, " is the oldest deity of our

Lower, Mark A (1860) Patronymica Britannica: a dictionary of the family names of the United Kingdom. London: J.R. Smith. Public Domain.


Surname type: Occupational name

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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