Hermes History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prestigious surname Hermes comes from the majestic region of Dauphiné, in France. Hermes is a topographic surname, a form of hereditary surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came. The name Hermes is derived from the Old Greek word eremia, which means lonely or solitary, and was a name given to someone who lived on a stretch of barren or deserted land. Early Origins of the Hermes familyThe surname Hermes was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné or Dauphiné Viennois), a former province in southeastern France, where the family held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Hermes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hermes research. Another 158 words (11 lines of text) covering the year 1748 is included under the topic Early Hermes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hermes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hermès, Hermais, Hermait, Hermaies, Las Hermes, de Lazerme, Hermés, Hermé, Hermer, Hermez and many more. Early Notables of the Hermes familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Hermes RankingIn the United States, the name Hermes is the 8,643rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Hermes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Hermes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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