Hering

H4E1R1I1N1G2

proper noun

A surname from German.

OriginGerman Hering ← Middle High German hærinc →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. A surname from German.

Origin

  1. Middle High Germanhærinc
  2. GermanHering
  3. EnglishHering

From German Hering, from Middle High German hærinc, both meaning herring.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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APA

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MLA

“Hering.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hering. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Hering,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Hering.

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