Herman Kammerer

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Herman Kammerer — Germanic
146K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Herman Kammerer 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 Kammerer: Carl Kammerer (born 1937), American football player Charlene P. Kammerer (born 1948), bishop of The United Methodist Church Kent Kammerer (1933–2011), American teacher and activist Paul Kammerer (1880–1926), Austrian zoologist Zoltán Kammerer (born 1978), Hungarian sprint canoer Maxim Kammerer, a fictional character from Strugatsky's Noon Universe 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: Kammerer

English

Carl Kammerer (born 1937), American football player Charlene P. Kammerer (born 1948), bishop of The United Methodist Church Kent Kammerer (1933–2011), American teacher and activist Paul Kammerer (1880–1926), Austrian zoologist Zoltán Kammerer (born 1978), Hungarian sprint canoer Maxim Kammerer, a fictional character from Strugatsky's Noon Universe

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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 Kammerer

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 Kammerer:

8
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

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

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

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 Kammerer?
The surname Kammerer originates from English. Carl Kammerer (born 1937), American football player Charlene P. Kammerer (born 1948), bishop of The United Methodist Church Kent Kammerer (1933–2011), American teacher and activist Paul Kammerer (1880–1926), Austrian zoologist Zoltán Kammerer (born 1978), Hungarian sprint canoer Maxim Kammerer, a fictional character from Strugatsky's Noon Universe
What are the origins of the name Herman Kammerer?
The name Herman Kammerer combines two different traditions: the first name Herman has Germanic roots, while the surname Kammerer originates from English.
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