Show ContentsHering History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Hering family

The surname Hering was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Hering family

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Hering Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haring, Harings, Haringer, Haringen, Harinck, Haringhoek, Haringshauen, Harinsma, Harinx, Harinxma, Hering and many more.

Early Notables of the Hering family

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Hering Ranking

In the United States, the name Hering is the 10,065th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Hering migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hering Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Christopher Hering, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1783 along with George and Jacob
Hering Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Jacob Hering, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Hamilton"

Contemporary Notables of the name Hering (post 1700) +

  • General Pierre Hering (1874-1963), French General Officer Commanding Army of Paris (1940) 2

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  • Max Hering (1922-1941), German Matrose who served aboard the German Battleship Bismarck during World War II when it was sunk heading to France; he died in the sinking 3


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 5) Pierre Hering. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Hering/Pierre/France.html
  3. Bismarck & Tirpitz Class - Crew List Bismarck. (Retrieved 2018, February 06). Retrieved from https://www.bismarck-class.dk/bismarck/crew/bismarck_crew.html#crew_details


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