TheNameDBHeber
OtherMeaning
Companion or associate; alternatively, a biblical reference to Heber the Kenite.
Etymology
From Hebrew 'chaber' meaning companion or associate, or as a surname derived from the biblical name Heber. The name may also have English topographic origins unrelated to the Hebrew etymology.
About the Heber Surname
A surname with dual possible origins, either from Hebrew linguistic roots or as an English locative name. The biblical and religious associations may have influenced its adoption and transmission.
Distribution
Found in England and among Jewish communities, with presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Reginald Heber (bishop and hymn writer), Michael Heber (limited documentation)