HERRON
Herron
Herron is a British surname originating from Scotland. The name is derived from the old Scottish and Irish Gaelic personal name "O'Hireain", which means "descendant of Hirean". The name "Herron" is a variant spelling of the original Gaelic name.
Origin
The Herron surname is found predominantly in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with variations of the name such as Heron and Haron also existing. The name has its roots in the Celtic traditions of these regions and is thought to have been borne by families with ancestral ties to Scotland.
Distribution
The distribution of the Herron surname is widespread, with concentrations of the name found in regions with connections to Scotland and Ireland. The surname has also been found in other parts of the UK and around the world, particularly in countries with historical ties to Britain.
Notable People
- Johnny Herron (1927-2012): A prominent Scottish footballer who played for various clubs in the 1950s and 1960s.
- Sarah Herron: A contemporary British artist known for her abstract paintings inspired by nature and landscapes.
Legacy
The Herron surname carries with it a legacy of Celtic heritage and Scottish roots. Families bearing this name can trace their lineage back to Scotland and Ireland, where the name has been passed down through generations. Today, individuals with the Herron surname continue to honour their heritage and contribute to the diverse tapestry of British society.
There are approximately 3,296 people named Herron in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,752nd most common surname in Britain. Around 51 in a million people in Britain are named Herron.
Surname type: Nickname
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- David
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Rachel
- Samantha
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Heron
- Hearon
- Harron
- Haron
- Harren
- Haroun
- Haren
- Harun
- Harens
- Harro
- Hairon
- Herro
- Haaruun
- Hairan
- Hairn
- Haran
- Harani
- Harania
- Harein
- Harene
- Harian
- Harin
- Harina
- Harion
- Harn
- Harne
- Haroon
- Harooni
- Harouni
- Harran
- Harrian
- Harrin
- Harrion
- Harrn
- Harroon
- Haruna
- Haruni
- Hawran
- Hawron
- Hayron
- Hearan
- Hearen
- Hearens
- Hearin
- Hearn
- Hearne
- Hearron
- Heeran
- Heeren
- Heerin
- Heern
- Heeron
- Heirene
- Heiron
- Heirons
- Heran
- Herbron
- Heren
- Herens
- Herian
- Herin
- Herion
- Hern
- Herne
- Hernie
- Hernu
- Hero
- Herom
- Heronneau
- Herons
- Herran
- Herren
- Herrin
- Herrine
- Herrion
- Herrons
- Herrou
- Herrow
- Herrson
- Heurn
- Hiarn
- Hiern
- Hieron
- Hierons
- Hierro
- Hiran
- Hirani
- Hirano
- Hirens
- Hirn
- Hirne
- Hiron
- Hirons
- Hoaran
- Hoaren
- Hoarn
- Hooren
- Hoorn
- Horan
- Horane
- Horeann
- Horen
- Horin
- Horine
- Horn
- Horna
- Horne
- Hornea
- Horon
- Horran
- Horren
- Horron
- Houran
- Hourani
- Hourne
- Howran
- Hrano
- Hren
- Hrin
- Hron
- Huren
- Hurine
- Hurn
- Hurne
- Hurni
- Hurnn
- Huron
- Hurons
- Hurran
- Hurren
- Hurrin
- Hurrion
- Hurron
- Hurun
- Huryn
- Hyren
- Hyrne
- Hyron
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.