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

Hérissé, 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 Hérissé surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hérissé in America

Hérissé is the 139228th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hérissé surname appeared 120 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 Hérissé.

The history of the last name Hérissé

The surname HERISSE has its origins in France, dating back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "herisser," meaning "to bristle" or "to stand on end," a reference to the spiky appearance of animals' fur or hair.

The earliest known record of the name appears in the 13th century, in the Cartulaire de l'abbaye de Saint-Père de Chartres, a collection of charters and deeds from the Abbey of Saint-Père in Chartres, France. The name was likely first borne by someone with a distinctive hairstyle or appearance, resembling the bristled fur of an animal.

One of the earliest documented bearers of the name was Jean Herisse, a merchant from the town of Rouen in Normandy, who lived in the late 14th century. Records indicate that he was involved in the lucrative wool trade between France and England.

In the 15th century, the name can be found in the archives of the city of Paris, where a certain Pierre Herisse was listed as a master mason, responsible for the construction of several notable buildings in the city.

During the 16th century, the HERISSE surname gained further prominence with the birth of Nicolas Herisse (1515-1580), a renowned French playwright and poet. His works, often satirical in nature, were widely acclaimed during the Renaissance period.

Another notable bearer of the name was François Herisse (1670-1738), a Jesuit priest and mathematician from the town of Chalons-sur-Marne. He made significant contributions to the study of calculus and is remembered for his work on differential equations.

In the 18th century, the name appeared in the records of the French Revolution, with Jacques Herisse (1755-1794), a lawyer and politician from Paris. He was a vocal supporter of the revolutionary cause and served briefly as a deputy in the National Convention.

Throughout its history, the HERISSE surname has also been associated with various geographical locations in France, such as the villages of Hérissart and Hérisset, both located in the northern region of the country.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hérissé

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

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 Hérissé 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.

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 Hérissé was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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