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Herbert name meaning
First Name
229k
in the U.S.
since 1880
229k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
26k
in the U.S.
in 2010
26k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
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Origin and Meaning of Herbert
User Submitted Origins
German
57%
English
36%
African
7%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from Uganda says the name Herbert means "Chosen by God".
International Interest
Also see international interest
Other Dictionary Sources
- United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
Wiktionary
From Old French Herbert, from Frankish *Hari-bercht, from a Proto-Germanic source *harjaz (“army”) + *berhtaz (“bright”).
- A male given name from the Germanic languages. In modern use partly transferred back from the surname.
- A patronymic surname.
Herbert was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, Czech, Faroese, German, Old French, and Swedish
Notable Persons Named Herbert
Notable Persons Named Herbert
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover was a 31st President of the United States, and 3rd United States Secretary of Commerce. Herbert was given the name Herbert Clark Hoover on August 10th, 1874 in West Branch, Iowa, U.S. He died on October 20th, 1964.
H. G. Wells
H. G. Wells was a science fiction and social realism writer. H. was given the name Herbert George Wells on September 21st, 1866 in Bromley, Kent, England. He breathed his last breath on August 13th, 1946.
Tiny Tim
Tiny Tim was an americana (music) musician. He plays Ukulele, guitar, and vocals. He was most prominent from 1962 to 1996. Tiny was given the name Herbert Khaury on April 12th, 1932 in Manhattan, New York City, United States. He breathed his last breath on November 30th, 1996.
Herbie Hancock
Herbie Hancock is a jazz, post-bop, jazz fusion, jazz-funk, electro (music), and classical music musician. He plays Piano, electric piano, keyboards, synthesizers, workstation synthesizers, organ, clavinet, keytar, vocoder, Fairlight CMI, Keyboard instrument, and Digital audio workstation. He has had major accomplishments since 1961. Herbie was given the name Herbert Jeffrey Hancock on April 12th, 1940 in Chicago.
Herbert Spencer
Herbert Spencer was a philosopher. Herbert was born on April 27th, 1820 in Derby, Derbyshire, England. He breathed his last breath on December 8th, 1903.
Herb Alpert
Herb Alpert is a jazz, music of latin america, funk, pop music, rhythm, and blues trumpeter, composer, arranger, songwriter, singer, record producer, record executive, painter, sculptor, and music executive. His most notable accomplishments were from 1957 to present. Herb was given the name Herbert Alpert on March 31st, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, U.S. Herb is also known as Herb Alpert, Dore Alpert, and Tito Alpert.
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- Zeppo MarxActor
- Burt MunroCarpenter
- Harry ReemsActor
- Bert JanschMusician
- Herb BrooksIce Hockey Coach
- Herbert Marshall
- Herbert MullinCriminal
- Herbert D. Kelleher
- Herbert Roper BarrettTennis Player
- Herb EdelmanActor
Notable Persons With the Last Name Herbert
Notable Persons With the Last Name Herbert
Frank Herbert
Frank Herbert was a writer. He was most active from 1945 to 1986. Frank was given the name Frank Patrick Herbert, Jr. on October 8th, 1920 in Tacoma, Washington, U.S. He breathed his last breath on February 11th, 1986.
Jo Koy
Jo was given the name Joseph Glenn Herbert on June 2nd, 1971 in Tacoma, Washington.
Johnny Herbert
Johnny Herbert is a formula one racer.
George Herbert
George Herbert was a poet, priest, theology, orator, and theologian. George was born on April 3rd, 1593 in Montgomery, Wales. He passed away on March 1st, 1633.
John Herbert
John Herbert is a former air force pilot and united states army air forces.
Pierre-Hugues Herbert
Pierre-Hugues was born on March 18th, 1991 in Schiltigheim, Alsace.
Common last names for Herbert
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Herbert | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 71.61% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 20.45% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.78% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.94% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 2.03% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 4.20% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Herbert
People with the last name Herbert are most frequently White or African American
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Herbert
| #37 | Boy Name of the 1920s |
| #41 | Boy Name of the 1910s |
| #36 | Boy Name of the 1900s |
| #35 | Boy Name of the 1890s |
| #43 | Boy Name of the 1880s |
| #12 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |