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

Herro, 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 Herro surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herro in America

Herro is the 44356th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herro surname appeared 485 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 Herro.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herro 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 Herro

The surname Herro originates from Germany, with its earliest recorded use dating back to the 16th century. It is believed to have derived from the German word "Herr," which means "lord" or "master." This suggests that the name may have been initially used to refer to someone who held a position of authority or nobility.

In the regions of Bavaria and Saxony, where the name was most prevalent in its early days, variations such as "Herro" and "Herre" were commonly used. These variations likely stemmed from regional dialects and differences in pronunciation.

One of the earliest known records of the name can be found in the Kirchenbücher (church books) of the town of Rothenburg ob der Tauber, where a family by the name of Herro is mentioned in entries from the late 1500s.

As the surname spread across Germany, it is believed to have been adopted by individuals from various backgrounds, including merchants, artisans, and landowners. This diversification led to the name being associated with different professions and social classes over time.

Notable individuals bearing the surname Herro include:

1. Johannes Herro (1590-1648), a renowned German theologian and philosopher who taught at the University of Jena.
2. Wilhelm Herro (1710-1782), a German composer and organist known for his contributions to the Baroque music tradition.
3. Helene Herro (1845-1912), a German writer and activist who advocated for women's rights and education reform.
4. Otto Herro (1875-1941), a German engineer and industrialist who played a significant role in the development of early automotive technologies.
5. Sigmund Herro (1905-1988), a German-born American artist and sculptor who gained recognition for his abstract expressionist works.

While the surname Herro has its roots in Germany, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and cultural exchange. However, its historical significance remains deeply rooted in the German language and the regions where it first emerged as a prominent surname.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herro

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

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

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