About the Hersch Surname

Records tie Hersch closely to Hirsch.

What does the surname Hersch mean?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Stag”. According to the 2010 US Census, the Hersch surname had 922 bearers.

Is Hersch the same name as Hirsch?

Hersch writes “e” in place of the “i” found in Hirsch, a typical scribal difference. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. You may also find the name written Hirsh.

Is there a Hersch coat of arms?

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