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UK surname

Herrmann

An occupational surname for a soldier, referring to a man who was in charge of an army.

In the 1881 census there were 49 people recorded with the Herrmann surname, ranking it #26,735 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 285, ranked #15,286, up from #26,735 in 1881.

The strongest historical links point to St James Westminster, St Pancras and London parishes. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Northumberland, North Hertfordshire and Waveney.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Herrmann is 304 in 2013. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 481.6%.

1881 census count

49

Ranked #26,735

Modern count

285

2016, ranked #15,286

Peak year

2013

304 bearers

Map years

5

1901 to 2016

Key insights

  • Herrmann had 49 recorded bearers in 1881, making it the #26,735 surname in that year.
  • The latest modern count shown here is 285 in 2016, ranked #15,286.
  • Within the historical census years, the highest count was 191 in 1911.
  • The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Diverse Educated Urban Singles.

Herrmann surname distribution map

The map shows where the Herrmann surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Herrmann surname density by area, 2016 modern.

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Timeline

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Herrmann over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year Period Count Rank
1851 historical 20 #29,743
1861 historical 40 #28,970
1881 historical 49 #26,735
1891 historical 68 #28,300
1901 historical 109 #21,712
1911 historical 191 #15,392
1997 modern 201 #17,564
1998 modern 223 #16,936
1999 modern 231 #16,646
2000 modern 229 #16,695
2001 modern 221 #16,848
2002 modern 243 #16,147
2003 modern 232 #16,447
2004 modern 229 #16,684
2005 modern 241 #16,036
2006 modern 253 #15,602
2007 modern 251 #15,861
2008 modern 247 #16,205
2009 modern 260 #15,972
2010 modern 282 #15,410
2011 modern 279 #15,353
2012 modern 278 #15,333
2013 modern 304 #14,614
2014 modern 298 #14,911
2015 modern 288 #15,190
2016 modern 285 #15,286

Geography

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Where Herrmanns are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around St James Westminster, St Pancras, London parishes, Eccles and St Marylebone. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Northumberland, North Hertfordshire, Waveney, South Northamptonshire and Pembrokeshire. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank Parish Area
1 St James Westminster London (West Districts)
2 St Pancras London (North Districts)
3 London parishes London 3
4 Eccles Lancashire
5 St Marylebone London (North Districts)

Top modern areas

Rank Area District
1 Northumberland 039 Northumberland
2 North Hertfordshire 014 North Hertfordshire
3 Waveney 015 Waveney
4 South Northamptonshire 007 South Northamptonshire
5 Pembrokeshire 016 Pembrokeshire

Forenames

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First names often paired with Herrmann

These lists show first names that appear often with the Herrmann surname in historical and recent records.

Modern profile

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Neighbourhood profile for Herrmann

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Herrmann, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Multicultural and Educated Urbanites

Group

Diverse Educated Urban Singles

Nationally, the Herrmann surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Diverse Educated Urban Singles, within Multicultural and Educated Urbanites. This does not mean every Herrmann household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

This Group includes many never-married individuals not living with dependent children. Many were born in EU countries and are now aged between 25-44. This Group is characterised by its ethnic group diversity, although those identifying as Asian are not well represented. Affiliation with the Christian religion amongst residents is low. Reported disability rates are low. Neighbourhoods include some central locations in London and other major cities. Private renting is the norm, and there is some overcrowding. Many individuals are educated to degree level, and full-time employment is common, particularly in managerial and professional occupations.

Wider pattern

Established populations comprising ethnic minorities together with persons born outside the UK predominate in this Supergroup. Residents present diverse personal characteristics and circumstances: while generally well-educated and practising skilled occupations, some residents live in overcrowded rental sector housing. English may not be the main language used by people in this Group. Although the typical adult resident is middle aged, single person households are common and marriage rates are low by national standards. This Supergroup predominates in Inner London, with smaller enclaves in many other densely populated metropolitan areas.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Central Connected Professionals and Managers

Group

Senior Professionals

Within London, Herrmann is most associated with areas classed as Senior Professionals, part of Central Connected Professionals and Managers. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

These very central neighbourhoods house residents whose ages are more skewed towards older age cohorts than elsewhere in the Supergroup. Few households have young children. Rates of illness are low. Indian ethnicity is rare compared to the Supergroup mean. Property under occupation is more common, despite the centrality of neighbourhoods, and more residents live in communal establishments than elsewhere in the Supergroup.

Wider London pattern

Adult residents of these neighbourhoods are typically aged 25 to 44, working full-time in professional, managerial or associate professional occupations. There are few families with dependent children. The predominantly Inner London neighbourhoods have an international character, including many residents born elsewhere in Europe alongside high numbers of individuals identifying as of Chinese ethnicity. Many individuals are never married, childless and/or living alone. Above average numbers of individuals, likely to be full-time students, live in communal establishments. Elsewhere, privately rented flats are the dominant housing type. Residents of these areas are well-qualified, with a significant number holding Level 4 or above qualifications. There is a correspondingly high level of individuals employed full-time in professional, managerial and associated professional or technical occupations. Employing industries are financial, real estate, professional, administration, and, to a lesser degree, transport and communications. Unemployment is uncommon.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Herrmann is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

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Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Herrmann falls in decile 8 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the less deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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More deprived Less deprived

Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Herrmann is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 30-40 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate
White - Other

This describes the area pattern most associated with Herrmann, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Meaning and origin of Herrmann

The surname HERRMANN is of German origin, derived from the Germanic personal name Hermann, which was composed of the elements "heri" meaning army and "man" meaning man. The name essentially translates to "warrior" or "soldier."

The name HERRMANN can be traced back to the Middle Ages, and it was particularly prevalent in the regions of Germany and parts of modern-day Austria. It is believed to have originated in the 8th or 9th century during the Carolingian period.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name HERRMANN can be found in the 11th century Codex Traditionum Monasterii Sancti Michaelis Bambergensis, a medieval manuscript from the Bamberg Monastery in Bavaria. This document contains references to several individuals with the name HERRMANN.

In the 12th century, the name appears in the Chronica Regia Coloniensis, a chronicle of the archbishops of Cologne, which mentions a Hermann von Hochstaden who served as the Archbishop of Cologne from 1193 to 1203.

A notable figure in history with the surname HERRMANN was Hermann von Salza (c. 1179-1239), the fourth Grand Master of the Teutonic Order. He played a crucial role in the Prussian Crusade and was instrumental in the establishment of the Teutonic Order's domains in Prussia.

Another prominent individual was Johann Hermann (1527-1605), a German mathematician and astronomer who made significant contributions to the development of algebraic notation and the study of conic sections.

In the 18th century, Johann Gottfried Jakob Hermann (1772-1848), a German philologist and critic, gained recognition for his work on Greek literature and his contributions to the study of ancient texts.

Gottfried Hermann (1772-1848), a German classical scholar and educator, is known for his influential works on Greek grammar and his contributions to the field of philology.

Friedrich Herrmann (1828-1907), a German historian and archivist, made significant contributions to the study of medieval German history and the preservation of historical records.

These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the surname HERRMANN, highlighting its long-standing presence and significance across various fields.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

1881 census detail

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Herrmann families in the 1881 census

These tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Herrmann surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.

Top counties

Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 37 Herrmanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 7.59x.

County Total Index
Middlesex 37 7.59x
Lancashire 6 1.04x
Glamorgan 4 4.71x
Durham 1 0.69x
Kent 1 0.60x
Royal Navy 1 17.21x

Top districts and towns

Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Bethnal Green London in Middlesex leads with 7 Herrmanns recorded in 1881 and an index of 33.05x.

Place Total Index
Bethnal Green London 7 33.05x
Bow London 7 112.72x
St Marylebone London 7 26.89x
Westminster St James 7 139.72x
Oystermouth 4 606.06x
St Pancras London 3 7.64x
Everton 2 10.85x
St George Hanover Square 2 23.28x
Chorlton On Medlock 1 10.88x
Greenwich 1 12.89x
Hampstead London 1 13.18x
Islington London 1 2.12x
Paddington London 1 5.58x
Royal Navy 1 20.12x
Rusholme 1 64.94x
Salford 1 5.88x
South Shields 1 77.52x
St George Bloomsbury 1 35.71x
Toxteth Park 1 5.10x

Top female names

These are the female first names most often recorded with the Herrmann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Julia 2
Ada 1
Alice 1
Alicia 1
Amelia 1
Anamilia 1
Catherine 1
E.C. 1
Emma 1
Esther 1
Florence 1
G.D. 1
Helinor 1
M.A. 1
M.R. 1
Marguerite 1
Maria 1
Mary 1
Mena 1
Peters 1
R.J. 1

Top male names

These are the male first names most often recorded with the Herrmann surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.

Name Count
Leonard 2
Phillip 2
Adolphus 1
Albert 1
Aloys 1
Anton 1
Augus. 1
Auguste 1
B. 1
Carl 1
Charles 1
Emil 1
Ernest 1
Frederick 1
Fredk.H. 1
George 1
Gober 1
Harry 1
Johann 1
John 1
Max 1
Oswald 1
Otto 1
S.F. 1
Samuel 1
William 1

FAQ

Herrmann surname: questions and answers

How common was the Herrmann surname in 1881?

In 1881, 49 people were recorded with the Herrmann surname. That placed it at #26,735 in the surname rankings for that year.

How common is the Herrmann surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 285 in 2016. That gives Herrmann a modern rank of #15,286.

What does the Herrmann surname mean?

An occupational surname for a soldier, referring to a man who was in charge of an army.

What does the Herrmann map show?

The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Herrmann bearers relative to the surrounding population.

What records is this surname page based on?

The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.