Find out how popular the last name Herian is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Herian.

Herian, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Herian surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herian in America

Herian is the 124548th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herian surname appeared 138 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Herian.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herian to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Herian

The surname HERIAN originated in England during the Middle Ages, likely emerging in the 12th or 13th century. It is believed to be derived from the Old English word "herian," meaning "to praise" or "to honor." This suggests that the name may have originally referred to someone who was a praiser or one who paid homage.

The earliest known record of the HERIAN surname can be found in the Hundred Rolls of Huntingdonshire, a census-like record dating back to 1273. In this document, the name appears as "Herien," which is thought to be an early spelling variation.

During the 13th and 14th centuries, the HERIAN name was particularly prominent in the counties of Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire, where several villages and manors bore names containing the root "Heri," such as Heriesmere and Herigaud.

One notable individual with the HERIAN surname was Sir Robert Herian, a knight who fought alongside King Edward III during the Hundred Years' War in the 14th century. He was recorded as being present at the Battle of Crécy in 1346.

Another historical figure was William Herian, a wealthy merchant and landowner who lived in the city of York in the late 15th century. Records show that he was involved in the wool trade and owned several properties within the city walls.

In the 16th century, Thomas Herian (c. 1520 - 1590) was a prominent clergyman who served as the Dean of Ely Cathedral. He was known for his scholarly works and his contributions to the translation of the Bishops' Bible.

During the English Civil War in the 17th century, a man named John Herian (1610 - 1672) was a staunch Royalist and served as a captain in the King's army. He fought in several major battles, including the Battle of Naseby in 1645.

Another notable figure was Elizabeth Herian (1678 - 1741), a philanthropist and benefactor who funded the construction of several schools and almshouses in her hometown of Cambridge. She was widely admired for her charitable works during her lifetime.

While the HERIAN surname has its roots in England, it eventually spread to other parts of the world through migration and immigration. However, its earliest origins and historical connections remain firmly rooted in the counties of Huntingdonshire and Cambridgeshire.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herian

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Herian.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Herian was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Herian has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Herian was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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