HERR
Herr
The surname Herr is of German and Swiss-German origin. In the British context, it is often found as the anglicised version of the German surname rather than having a specific British origin.
The name Herr is derived from the German word meaning 'lord' or 'master', and was likely initially used as an occupational name for someone in a position of authority or as a term of respect. Over time, it evolved into a hereditary surname passed down through generations.
In the United Kingdom, individuals bearing the surname Herr can be found in various regions, typically as a result of migration or immigration. The name may be associated with individuals who have German or Swiss-German ancestry.
As with many surnames, variations in spelling and pronunciation can be found, depending on historical and regional factors. The surname Herr may also have undergone changes due to phonetic or translational shifts.
Overall, while the surname Herr may not be as common in the British Isles as in other parts of the world, its presence indicates the diverse and multicultural nature of British society shaped by historical ties and immigration patterns.
There are approximately 121 people named Herr in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Herr.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Andrew
- Attila
- James
- John
- Martin
- Michael
- Michel
- Nicolas
- Norman
- Richard
- Ruediger
- Stephen
- Steven
Female
- Catriona
- Christine
- Claudia
- Doreen
- Elizabeth
- Genevieve
- Hilda
- Jenny
- Manuela
- Orna
- Pamela
- Rachael
- Rajwinder
- Zsuzsanna
Similar and related surnames
- Haahr
- Haare
- Haeri
- Haerr
- Hair
- Haire
- Har
- Hare
- Harr
- Harra
- Harre
- Harree
- Harres
- Harri
- Harrie
- Harro
- Harroe
- Harrs
- Harry
- Haure
- Hayr
- Hayre
- Hear
- Heara
- Heare
- Heares
- Hearie
- Hearrey
- Hearris
- Hears
- Heary
- Heer
- Heera
- Heere
- Heeroo
- Heers
- Heery
- Heir
- Heire
- Heirs
- Her
- Hera
- Herah
- Herd
- Here
- Herea
- Heres
- Herey
- Herh
- Herhe
- Heri
- Herie
- Hern
- Hero
- Herra
- Herraiz
- Herre
- Herrea
- Herres
- Herrey
- Herries
- Herris
- Herro
- Herrou
- Herrow
- Herry
- Heru
- Herue
- Hery
- Herz
- Heures
- Heyre
- Hiar
- Hier
- Hierro
- Hiers
- Hir
- Hire
- Hoar
- Hoare
- Hoor
- Hor
- Hore
- Horr
- Horre
- Hour
- Houre
- Hower
- Hur
- Hure
- Hurr
- Hurre
- Hurree
- Hurrie
- Hurry
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.