HERD

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Herd

Herd is a surname of English and Scottish origin. This surname is derived from the Old English word 'heorde', which means a herdsman or a shepherd. The name was likely originally used to describe someone who worked as a shepherd or was responsible for looking after animals.

The Herd surname is primarily found in the United Kingdom, particularly in England and Scotland. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Herd have spread out across the country and beyond, with some branches of the family also establishing themselves in other parts of the British Commonwealth and the United States.

Notable individuals with the surname Herd include George Herd, a former Scottish international footballer, and Robert Herd, an English politician who served in the House of Commons.

The Herd surname has been present in British history for centuries, and its continued use by descendants ensures that the legacy of the Herd family lives on to the present day.

There are approximately 3,440 people named Herd in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,657th most common surname in Britain. Around 53 in a million people in Britain are named Herd.

Origin: Celtic

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: Scotland

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: Gaelic

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Alan
Andrew
David
George
Ian
James
John
Michael
Robert
Stephen
William

Female

Christine
Elizabeth
Helen
Jacqueline
Jennifer
Karen
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Nicola
Rebecca
Sarah
Susan

Similar and related surnames

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