TheNameDBHerter
OccupationalMeaning
One who works with or tends to hearts, or a variant of Hart-related occupations.
Etymology
Herter likely derives from Germanic roots combined with the occupational suffix -er, suggesting a profession or characteristic. It may relate to hunting or animal husbandry given the hart/heart connection.
About the Herter Surname
A Germanic occupational or descriptive surname with unclear precise origins. The -er suffix suggests a profession, though the exact occupation remains uncertain.
Distribution
Found in German-speaking regions and their diaspora communities.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation