HERRIMAN
Herriman
Herriman is a British surname with origins that can be traced back to the medieval period. The surname is believed to have derived from the Old English personal name "Here" which means "army" and "mann" which means "man", suggesting that the name could have been originally used to denote a soldier or warrior.
The Herriman surname is most commonly found in the southern regions of England, with notable concentrations in counties such as Sussex and Kent. Over the centuries, bearers of the Herriman surname have been associated with various occupations ranging from farming to trade.
One of the most famous bearers of the Herriman surname was George Herriman (1880-1944), an American cartoonist known for his influential comic strip "Krazy Kat". Despite being of British descent, George Herriman's work continues to be celebrated for its avant-garde style and profound impact on the world of comics.
Today, the Herriman surname remains relatively rare but continues to be passed down through generations, preserving its historical significance and ties to British heritage.
Typical given names associated with the Herriman surname
Male
- Christopher
- Clifford
- Craig
- David
- Gary
- George
- Gideon
- John
- Michael
- Mick
- Philip
- Robert
- Steven
- Timothy
- William
Female
- Catherine
- Emma
- Esther
- Irene
- Jane
- Joanne
- Lynne
- Margaret
- Marie
- Patricia
- Penelope
- Susan
- Tracy
Similar and related surnames
- Harriman
- Harman
- Hariman
- Harrman
- Harerimana
- Harryman
- Haryman
- Hearman
- Heermann
- Heiermann
- Heirman
- Hereman
- Heriman
- Herman
- Hermane
- Hermann
- Hermano
- Hermans
- Herniman
- Heroman
- Herreman
- Herrimand
- Herrman
- Herrmann
- Herryman
- Hirman
- Hairman
- Hareman
- Harniman
- Harraman
- Harrimen
- Harrimon
- Heeraman
- Hermand
- Hermanns
- Hermant
- Hermina
- Herremans
- Horeman
- Horman
- Horniman
- Hurman
- Hurniman
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 219 people named Herriman in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Herriman.
Surname type: Occupational name
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
