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

Hery, 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 Hery surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Hery in America

Hery is the 96368th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Hery surname appeared 189 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 Hery.

We can also compare 2010 data for Hery 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 Hery

The surname "HERY" is believed to have originated in France during the medieval period. It is likely derived from a place name or an old French word, but the exact origin and meaning are uncertain.

One theory suggests that the name may have originated from the Old French word "heroi," which meant "brave" or "valiant." This could indicate that the name was initially given as a descriptive surname to someone who was considered courageous or heroic in battle or other endeavors.

Another possibility is that the name is derived from a place name, such as the town of Hery in the Nièvre region of France. It was not uncommon for people to take on surnames based on the place they were from or resided in during the Middle Ages.

The earliest recorded instance of the surname "HERY" can be traced back to the 13th century in French historical documents and records. However, there are no known references to the name in famous historical manuscripts like the Domesday Book, which was compiled in England in 1086.

One of the earliest known bearers of the name "HERY" was Jean Hery, a French nobleman who lived in the 14th century and served as a knight in the court of King Charles V of France (1338-1380).

Another notable figure with the surname "HERY" was Pierre Hery, a French architect and engineer who lived in the late 15th and early 16th centuries. He is best known for his work on the construction of the Château de Chambord, one of the most impressive Renaissance buildings in the Loire Valley region of France.

In the 17th century, a man named Jacques Hery (1610-1678) gained recognition as a French painter and engraver. He was particularly skilled in creating portraits and religious works, and his art can be found in several churches and collections across France.

During the 18th century, Marie-Jeanne Hery (1729-1801) was a French writer and poet who published several collections of poetry and plays. She was also known for her involvement in literary salons and her advocacy for women's education.

In the 19th century, Louis Hery (1825-1892) was a French mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the study of celestial mechanics and the motion of planets and comets.

While the surname "HERY" has its roots in France, it has since spread to other parts of the world through migration and is now found in various countries and cultures.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Hery

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

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

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