Haring: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Records tie Haring closely to Herring. The name is generally explained as “Herring fisherman or seller”.

Haring coat of arms

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Herring surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

A variant of Herring

Haring is listed among the recognised spellings of Herring. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. Related forms: Herrin.

Haring ranked 10,671 in the 2010 US Census, with 2,997 people answering to the name. Haring sounds close to Hering, so it can help to search both. Research your Haring family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.