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

Herrs, 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 Herrs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrs in America

Herrs is the 146201st most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrs surname appeared 113 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 Herrs.

We can also compare 2010 data for Herrs 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 Herrs

The surname HERRS is believed to have originated in Germany during the medieval period. It is thought to be derived from the Low German word "herre," which means "lord" or "master." This name was likely adopted as a surname by servants or vassals who worked for a lord or nobleman.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name HERRS can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 13th century. The name is mentioned in a document from 1289, referring to a certain "Johannes Herrs" from the town of Spandau.

Another early record of the name HERRS appears in the Liber Censuum, a medieval tax register from the city of Nuremberg, dating back to the 14th century. In this register, a "Heinricus Herrs" is listed as a taxpayer in the year 1342.

During the 16th century, the surname HERRS began to spread beyond Germany and into neighboring regions, such as the Netherlands and Switzerland. One notable figure from this period was Hans Herrs (1505-1568), a Swiss Anabaptist leader and preacher who was imprisoned for his religious beliefs.

In the 17th century, the name HERRS appeared in various records across Europe, including the parish registers of the Church of England. One example is William Herrs (1620-1679), a merchant from London who was involved in the East India trade.

Another notable bearer of the surname HERRS was Johann Herrs (1738-1812), a German composer and organist who served as the court musician to the Prince-Bishop of Würzburg. His works include numerous religious compositions and organ sonatas.

As the name HERRS continued to spread and evolve, it took on various spellings and variations, such as Hers, Herrs, and Herres. One example is Johann Christian Herres (1776-1838), a German historian and professor at the University of Bonn, who wrote extensively on the history of the Papacy.

Throughout the 19th century, bearers of the HERRS surname can be found in various parts of Europe and beyond. For instance, Wilhelm Herrs (1835-1902) was a German-born architect who emigrated to the United States and designed several notable buildings in New York City.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrs

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

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

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