TheNameDBHershey
OtherMeaning
Possibly derived from Herschel or from an English place name.
Etymology
May derive from the Yiddish name Herschel with an English -ey suffix, or from an English topographic element. The exact etymology is uncertain and may represent a variant or Anglicization of Herschel.
About the Hershey Surname
Hershey is a surname of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from Herschel or English place names, that became prominent in North America. The name is particularly associated with the Hershey chocolate company founded by Milton S. Hershey.
Distribution
Primarily found in North America, particularly the United States, with some presence in other English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
Milton S. Hershey, Alfred Hershey