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

Herrygers, 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 Herrygers surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Herrygers in America

Herrygers is the 159712th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Herrygers surname appeared 101 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 Herrygers.

The history of the last name Herrygers

The surname Herrygers is of Dutch origin, with its roots tracing back to the Netherlands in the early 16th century. It is believed to have originated from the Dutch word "herrijger," which translates to "remounter" or "re-equiper," referring to someone who remounted horses or re-equipped them with saddles and other gear.

One of the earliest known records of the name Herrygers can be found in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, where a family with this surname was mentioned in a municipal registry dated 1532. The name was also present in several other regions of the Netherlands, such as Friesland and Gelderland, during the same period.

In the late 16th century, a man named Pieter Herrygers (1567-1641) was recorded as a notable figure in the city of Amsterdam. He was a successful merchant and a prominent member of the city's Guild of Goldsmiths. His son, Johannes Herrygers (1598-1672), followed in his footsteps and became a renowned goldsmith as well.

The name Herrygers also appeared in several historical documents from the 17th century, including the records of the Dutch East India Company (VOC). In 1624, a sailor named Dirk Herrygers was listed as a crew member on a voyage to the Dutch East Indies.

During the 18th century, a family with the surname Herrygers settled in the Dutch colony of Suriname in South America. One of their descendants, Willem Herrygers (1742-1815), became a prominent figure in the colony's administration, serving as a member of the colonial council.

Another notable individual with this surname was Jacobus Herrygers (1768-1834), a Dutch painter and engraver who was born in Amsterdam. He is best known for his landscape paintings and etchings depicting scenes from the Netherlands.

Throughout its history, the surname Herrygers has maintained a strong presence in the Netherlands and its former colonies. While it may not be among the most common Dutch surnames, it has endured as a part of the nation's cultural heritage and linguistic traditions.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Herrygers

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

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

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