Origins of the Herrmann surname
About the Herrmanns
We have a total of 1816 records for people with the last name Herrmann.
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Interesting facts about Herrmann
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Herrmann surname. The oldest one dates back to 1850.
Who were Herrmanns most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Herrmanns.
What are the most common Herrmann first names?
Johannes
John
Anna
Anna Maria
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Common jobs for Herrmanns
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Herrmanns in 1921
Tailoress
6
Kind
5
Scholar At Home
5
Living On Own Means
3
Private Means
3
Common male occupations for Herrmanns in 1921
Farm Hands
24
Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers
16
Baur
13
Semiskilled Machine Shop And Related Occupations
13
Clerks
11
