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Herman name meaning
First Name
136k
in the U.S.
since 1880
136k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
42k
in the U.S.
in 2010
42k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Herman mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Herman
User Submitted Origins
German
67%
English
25%
Dutch
8%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from Canada says the name Herman means "Warrior".
- A user from Norway says the name Herman is of German origin and means "(Presumably old, proto-germanic in origin). Meaning is 'Army man', as in 'Heer Mann', 'Haer Mann' and so on. English is the only germanic languag in which this connection is not obvious".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
Wiktionary
Old English here (“army”) + man (“man”) It was revived in the 19th century, partly due to American immigrants from continental Europe where the name has been more popular. Confer the German equivalent Hermann
- A male given name from the Germanic languages.
- A patronymic surname.
Herman was also found in the following language(s): Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Swedish, and Vilamovian
Notable Persons Named Herman
Notable Persons Named Herman
Herman Melville
Herman Melville was a travel literature, captivity narrative, nautical fiction, gothic fiction, allegory, and tall tale novelist, short story writer, teacher, sailor, lecturer, poet, customs inspector, short story, and customs officer. Herman was given the name Herman Melvill on August 1st, 1819 in New York City. He breathed his last breath on September 28th, 1891.
Herman Hesse
Herman Hesse was a writer. His most notable accomplishments were from 1904 to 1953. Herman was given the name Hermann Karl Hesse on July 2nd, 1877 in Calw, Württemberg, German Empire. He breathed his last breath on August 9th, 1962.
Sun Ra
Sun Ra was an avant-garde jazz musician. He plays Piano, organ, keyboards, Minimoog, celesta, percussion, and vocals. He was most active from 1934 to 1993. Sun was given the name Herman Poole Blount on May 22nd, 1914 in Birmingham, Alabama, U.S. Sun is also known as Sun Ra and Le Sony'r Ra. He died on May 30th, 1993.
Ray Walston
Ray Walston was an actor and comedian. He was most prominent from 1945 to 2001. Ray was given the name Herman Raymond Walston on November 2nd, 1914 in Laurel, Mississippi. Ray is also known as Herman Raymond Walston, Herman Ray Walston, and Raymond Walston. He died on January 1st, 2001.
Herman Cain
Herman Cain is a President of the National Restaurant Association, Chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, and Chairman of theFederal Reserve Bank of Kansas City. His most notable accomplishments were from 1995 to 1996. Herman was born on December 13th, 1945 in Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Herman Van Rompuy
Herman Van Rompuy is a President of the European Council, Prime Minister of Belgium, President of the Chamber of Representatives, Minister of the Budget, List of Presidents of the Chamber of Representatives of Belgium, and Minister of Budget (Belgium). Herman was given the name Herman Achille Van Rompuy on October 31st, 1947 in Etterbeek.
- Herman LiMusician
- Herman HollerithInvention
- Herman WoukWriter
- Herman BooneHigh School Football Coach
- Herman KahnFuturist
- Chaim PotokNovelist
- Herman BroodMusician
- Herman RarebellMusician
- Herman TalmadgeSenator
- Herman Tarnower
- Herman Koch
- Herman BoerhaaveScientist
- Herman FrankMusician
- Herman SörgelArchitect
Notable Persons With the Last Name Herman
Notable Persons With the Last Name Herman
Pee-wee Herman
Pee-wee Herman is a stand-up comedian, actor, and stand-up comedy.
Tom Herman
Tom was born on June 2nd, 1975 in Cincinnati.
Bernard Herrmann
Bernard Herrmann was a composer and conductor. He was most active from 1941 to 1975. Bernard was given the name Max Herman on June 29th, 1911 in New York City. He passed away on December 24th, 1975.
David Herman
David Herman is an actor, comedian, voice actor, and voice acting. He was most active from 1989 to present. David was born on February 20th, 1967 in New York City.
Woody Herman
Woody Herman was a big band, swing music, and cool jazz bandleader and musician. He plays Saxophone, Clarinet, and Vocals. Woody was given the name Woodrow Charles Herman on May 16th, 1913. Woody is also known as Road Father. He died on October 29th, 1987.
Ed Herman
Ed Herman is a martial artist. Ed was born in Vancouver, Washington, United States.
Common last names for Herman
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Herman | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 90.49% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 3.40% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 0.90% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.01% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.26% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 2.94% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Herman
People with the last name Herman are most frequently White
Entire United States
Fun Facts about the name Herman
| #826 | Popular Surnames |
| #47 | Boy Name of the 1900s |
| #50 | Boy Name of the 1890s |
| #47 | Boy Name of the 1880s |
| #96 | Last Name First Names |
| #17 | Old-Fashioned Boy Names |
| #25 | Boy Names Unique to the South |
| #26 | Boy Names Unique to the Southeast |