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HERBERT

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There are approximately 23,659 people named Herbert in the UK. That makes it the 424th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 374 are named Herbert.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

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The Herbert surname in historical dictionaries

(origin: Sax.) From Here, a soldier, and beorht, bright--an expert soldier, or the glory of an army; famous in war.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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