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

Herra, 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 Herra surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herra in America

Herra is the 35294th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herra surname appeared 638 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 Herra.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herra 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 Herra

The surname Herra is believed to have originated in Germany, with records dating back to the 16th century. It is thought to be derived from the German word "Herr," meaning "lord" or "master," and may have been used as a descriptive surname for someone who held a position of authority or owned land.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Herra can be found in the town records of Augsburg, Bavaria, in 1543, where a certain Hans Herra is mentioned as a landowner. In the 17th century, the name appears in various church records across southern Germany, suggesting it was relatively widespread in that region.

The Herra surname is also found in old Swiss records, particularly in the canton of Zürich, where it is believed to have been introduced by German settlers. One notable bearer of the name was Johann Rudolf Herra (1701-1768), a Swiss theologian and author who wrote extensively on theology and philosophy.

In the 18th century, the Herra name began to appear in records from other parts of Europe, including Austria and the Netherlands. This was likely due to migration and the spread of the name through trade and other means.

Another notable individual with the surname Herra was Friedrich Herra (1820-1892), a German composer and music teacher who lived and worked in Leipzig. He composed several works for piano and chamber ensembles and was known for his teaching methods.

As the centuries progressed, the Herra surname continued to be found across Germany and other parts of Europe, with several variations in spelling, such as Herrmann, Hermann, and Herrmann. However, the original form of Herra remained prevalent, particularly in southern Germany and Switzerland.

Among other notable figures with the surname Herra were Karl Herra (1869-1945), a German architect and urban planner who designed several notable buildings in Berlin and other cities, and Ingrid Herra (1916-1998), a German actress who appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout the mid-20th century.

While the Herra surname may not be among the most common in the world today, it has a rich history spanning several centuries and has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including scholars, artists, and professionals.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herra

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

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

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