Where Does the Herrman Surname Come From?

Herrman belongs to the Herman family of names, which has German roots. The name is usually explained as “Army man, warrior”.

Spelling and variants

The extra “r” in Herrman is a spelling habit rather than a different name. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Other spellings include Hermans and Hermany.

Herrman by the numbers

2,200 Americans were listed as Herrman in the 2010 census. Herrman sounds close to Herrmann, Hermann and Harriman, so it can help to search both.

Family crest and blazon

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

Want more than a summary? See the Herrman family name pack.