Herbert Sohn

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herbert Sohn — Germanic
233K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herbert Sohn is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herbert is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto. The surname Sohn: a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century. Herbert is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 233K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herbert reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herbert

Germanic

Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.

Surname: Sohn

Vietnamese

a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Herbert is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Herbert by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Herbert Sohn:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Herbert?
The first name Herbert originates from Germanic. Herbert is a Germanic given name, from harja- "army", "warrior" or "noble, sublime", and beraht "bright" or "shining" (compare Robert). Other given names with the same roots include Heribert, Aribert and Eriberto.
When was Herbert most popular?
The name Herbert reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Sohn?
The surname Sohn originates from Vietnamese. a German word meaning "son"; an alternate transliteration of the Korean name Son; Sohn (musician), a Vienna-based English musician, songwriter, and producer Sohn Kee-chung (孫基禎) — the first medal-winning Korean Olympian Alfred Sohn-Rethel (1899–1990), German social scientist Alfred Sohn-Rethel (painter) (1875–1958), German Classical Modernist painter Else Sohn-Rethel (1863–1933), German painter and singer in the mid to late 19th-century.
What are the origins of the name Herbert Sohn?
The name Herbert Sohn combines two different traditions: the first name Herbert has Germanic roots, while the surname Sohn originates from Vietnamese.
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