Herdsman Surname

793,288th
Most Common
surname in the World

Approximately 355 people bear this surname

Most prevalent in:
Jamaica
Highest density in:
Jamaica

Herdsman Surname Definition:

This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the herdsman,' a guardian of cattle.

Margery Herdman, Berkshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.

Martin Herdman, Kent, ibid.

Henry le Herdeman, Close Roll, 6 Edward I.

William le Herdeman, 25 Edward I: Calendarium Genealogicum: Henry III-Edward I.

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Herdsman Surname Distribution Map

PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Jamaica951:30,2102,238
England871:640,43737,483
United States681:5,330,278267,385
Australia421:642,75544,739
Canada391:944,75971,777
Scotland241:223,07611,507
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
Ireland11:4,429,86640,727
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
England811:300,93020,318
Scotland81:467,90212,875
PlaceIncidenceFrequencyRank in Area
United States31:16,739,561595,711

Herdsman Surname Meaning

From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history

This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the herdsman,' a guardian of cattle.

Margery Herdman, Berkshire, 1273. Hundred Rolls.

Martin Herdman, Kent, ibid.

Henry le Herdeman, Close Roll, 6 Edward I.

William le Herdeman, 25 Edward I: Calendarium Genealogicum: Henry III-Edward I.

John Herdman, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.

Mawde Hurdman, c. 1300. Writs of Parliament.

Christopher Hurdsman, Yorkshire: Deposition from York Castle (Surtees Society).

1524. John Hurdman and Anne Naysshe: Marriage Lic. (London).

A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames (1896) by Charles Wareing Endell Bardsley

From Old English hiredman, retainer, follower, one of the hired or body of domestic retainers of a great man. Robert hirdmand witnessed a charter by William de Cunynburg c. 1268 (RHM., I, p. 9). Symon Hirdeman was received to the English king's grace in 1321 (Bain, III, 724). James Hireman was parishioner of Kinkell, 1473 (Inverurie, p. 122), "Sir" Alexander Hyrdman was chaplain in the diocese of Dumblane in 1479 (SBR., p. 2651, and "Schir" John Hiidman was a notary public at Slains in 1508 (SCM., II, p. 265). William Hyrdman was hired apprentice at Cupar-Angus Abbey, 1485 (Cupar-Angus I, p. 307). (2) the man who tended a herd, especially cattle.

The Surnames of Scotland (1946) by George Fraser Black (1866-1948)

Anglo-Saxon hirdman, an attendant.

Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower

The occupation.

Patronymica Britannica (1860) by Mark Antony Lower

Herdsman Last Name Facts

Where Does The Last Name Herdsman Come From? nationality or country of origin

Herdsman is borne by more people in Jamaica than any other country/territory. It may also occur as a variant:. Click here for other potential spellings of this last name.

How Common Is The Last Name Herdsman? popularity and diffusion

It is the 793,288th most commonly used last name worldwide, held by around 1 in 20,528,298 people. The last name occurs mostly in The Americas, where 57 percent of Herdsman reside; 31 percent reside in Northern Europe and 31 percent reside in British Isles.

The last name is most commonly occurring in Jamaica, where it is carried by 95 people, or 1 in 30,210. In Jamaica it is most numerous in: Middlesex County, where 82 percent are found and Surrey County, where 18 percent are found. Besides Jamaica this surname is found in 5 countries. It also occurs in England, where 25 percent are found and The United States, where 19 percent are found.

Herdsman Family Population Trend historical fluctuation

The prevalency of Herdsman has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Herdsman last name rose 107 percent between 1881 and 2014; in The United States it rose 2,267 percent between 1880 and 2014 and in Scotland it rose 300 percent between 1881 and 2014.

Herdsman Last Name Statistics demography

The religious adherence of those holding the Herdsman surname is predominantly Anglican (100%) in Ireland.

In The United States those bearing the Herdsman last name are 26.77% more likely to be registered Democrats than The US average, with 80% being registered with the political party.

The amount Herdsman earn in different countries varies significantly. In United States they earn 41.11% more than the national average, earning $60,887 USD per year and in Canada they earn 13.11% more than the national average, earning $56,196 CAD per year.

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Hirsmane751/
Hirsmann751/
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Eiresman750/
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Hirszmann712/
Herczmann712/
Herjchman711/
Geertsman711/
Hirscmann711/
Härtsmann711/
Herschmam711/
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Chairsman711/
Aheerzman711/
Kheerzman711/
Ersmon710/
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Hartsmann710/
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Ayrsman6710/
Ershmanova675/
Herschmannová673/
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Heřmann672/
Gerzman671/
Arzsman671/
Hircshmann671/
Hirşman671/
Chirschman670/
Horzman670/

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