Herm: Surname History and Family Crest

People called Herm share their surname's story with Hermann, its better-known spelling. Name scholars give the meaning as “Army man”.

Heraldry and the Herm name

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Hermann surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

A variant of Hermann

Herm is listed among the recognised spellings of Hermann.

According to the 2010 US Census, the Herm surname had 309 bearers. Names that sound alike, such as Harm, are easily confused in old records. For the full story, order the Herm surname pack.