Von hirsch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Von hirsch

Numerous Jewish surnames are ornamental surnames, which are names that have an ornamental value and are not necessarily related to the locality, occupation, nickname or given name of the first person that used the name. This surname is derived from the Yiddish given name Hirsch, which means 'deer.' It became quite common for the son of Jacob, Naftali, is described in the Bible as a red deer. As a surname, Hirsch was generally taken ornamentally. The origins of the name Hirzh, however, are different, as it is the Yiddish word for millet; therefore, it would have been an occupational name.

Von hirsch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hirsh, Hirsch, Von Hirsch, von Hirsch, Hirschfeld, Hirschfeldt, Hirschkorn and many more.