Herre Family Crest & Name History

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Herr could easily become Herre. In origin, the name means “A lord or master, perhaps a manor servant”.

• Herre adds “e” to Herr, a small change that appeared as the name was written down.
• About 383 people in the United States were recorded as Herre in 2010, placing it 53,913 on the national list. French birth records list 158 children named Herre between 1891 and 2000.
• The same family of names includes Herrl.

Family crest and blazon

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Herr surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Want more than a summary? See the Herre family name pack.