Herman Bucher

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herman Bucher — Germanic
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herman Bucher is a name that combines Germanic origins. The first name Herman is a masculine given name of Germanic origin. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno. The surname Bucher: Alf Bucher (1874–1939), Scottish rugby player André Bucher (born 1976), Swiss athlete Ewald Bucher (1914–1991), German politician Gabriela Bucher, Colombian international development and social justice advocate John Conrad Bucher (1792–1851), American politician John N. Bucher (1871–1932), shopkeeper killed in a robbery by associates of Clyde Barrow Josef Bucher (born 1965), Austrian politician Lloyd M. Herman is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 146K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Herman reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Herman

Germanic

Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.

Surname: Bucher

Scottish

Alf Bucher (1874–1939), Scottish rugby player André Bucher (born 1976), Swiss athlete Ewald Bucher (1914–1991), German politician Gabriela Bucher, Colombian international development and social justice advocate John Conrad Bucher (1792–1851), American politician John N. Bucher (1871–1932), shopkeeper killed in a robbery by associates of Clyde Barrow Josef Bucher (born 1965), Austrian politician Lloyd M.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Herman 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 Herman by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Herman Bucher

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

8
Expression Number

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

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

3
Personality Number

Creativity and self-expression. Associated with artistic flair, optimism and sociability — a natural communicator.

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 Herman?
The first name Herman originates from Germanic. Herman is a masculine given name, from an ancient Germanic name consisting of the elements harja- "army" and mann- "man". Hermine is the feminine form of Herman. It is first recorded in the 8th century, in the forms Hariman, Heriman, Hairman, Herman. It regained popularity in the English-speaking world in the 19th century, particularly in the United States amongst German Americans. Herman remains widely used in Dutch and Scandinavian languages. Variant forms include German Hermann; French Armand; Italian, Spanish and Portuguese Armando; Italian Ermanno.
When was Herman most popular?
The name Herman reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Bucher?
The surname Bucher originates from Scottish. Alf Bucher (1874–1939), Scottish rugby player André Bucher (born 1976), Swiss athlete Ewald Bucher (1914–1991), German politician Gabriela Bucher, Colombian international development and social justice advocate John Conrad Bucher (1792–1851), American politician John N. Bucher (1871–1932), shopkeeper killed in a robbery by associates of Clyde Barrow Josef Bucher (born 1965), Austrian politician Lloyd M.
What are the origins of the name Herman Bucher?
The name Herman Bucher combines two different traditions: the first name Herman has Germanic roots, while the surname Bucher originates from Scottish.
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