Hurshel
Hurshel is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Deer or hart.
Origin and history
Hurshel is a variant spelling of Hershel or Hirsch, which originates as a Yiddish name meaning 'deer'. It was used in early-to-mid 20th century America as an immigrant name variant, though it remains quite rare today. Modern usage in the United States is extremely low, with no recorded births in recent SSA data.
Popularity in the United States
841 babies in the United States have been named Hurshel since 1880. It ranks #3835 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (38.9 %)
- AR (20.4 %)
- TN (14.8 %)
- OK (11.1 %)
- TX (9.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 168 |
| 1920-1930 | 254 |
| 1930-1940 | 177 |
| 1940-1950 | 133 |
| 1950-1960 | 47 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Hersh
Fun facts
- Hurshel is a phonetic variant of Hershel, a classic Yiddish name.
- Most U.S. birth records for Hurshel date back to the early and mid-20th century.