How common is the Hironimus surname?

There are approximately 1,000 people with the surname Hironimus in the United States.

Are there Hironimus soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 5 soldiers with the Hironimus surname appear in Civil War records.

Hironimus

Q: What does the surname Hironimus mean?

The surname Hironimus means "Sacred name, derived from the Greek name Hieronymus meaning 'holy name'.". It is of Germanic/Latin origin.

Patronymic

Meaning

Sacred name, derived from the Greek name Hieronymus meaning 'holy name'.

Etymology

A Latinized form of the Greek name Hieronymus, composed of 'hieros' (sacred, holy) and 'onoma' (name). The surname developed from the given name through patronymic or occupational associations.

About the Hironimus Surname

An uncommon surname derived from the classical name Hieronymus. The name reflects religious or scholarly associations common in medieval naming practices.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 1,000 bearers in the United States #3,656 most common surname

Rare Common

Rare, found primarily in German-speaking regions and scattered in North America.

Hironimus Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Hironimus Surname

Helen Hironimus

Superintendent of the Federal Institution for Women at Dallas, Texas

Quick Facts

Origin: Germanic/Latin
Classification: Patronymic
Earliest Record: Medieval Europe
Estimated Bearers: 1,000

War Records

5 soldiers with the Hironimus surname found in Civil War records.

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