TheNameDBHersman
OccupationalMeaning
A man associated with herrings or a man named Heri.
Etymology
Derived from either 'herring' (the fish) combined with 'man', indicating a fisherman or fish merchant, or from the Germanic personal name Heri with the suffix -man. The occupational sense is more likely.
About the Hersman Surname
Hersman is a rare occupational surname likely referring to a herring fisherman or merchant in medieval times. The name reflects the importance of herring fishing in Northern European economies.
Distribution
Rare, found sporadically in Germanic regions and English-speaking countries.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers