Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.
HERMAN
As described in historical dictionaries
An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)
(origin: Sax.) From Here, an army, and man. A man of the army; a soldier. Here and Hare signify both an army and lord.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English