Hirsh

Hirsh is primarily a surname of German and Jewish origin. It is a spelling variant of Hirsch, which derives from the German word Hirsch meaning deer and was used as either a descriptive nickname or a habitational surname in German-speaking regions. The form Hirsh has been adopted by Ashkenazi Jewish families and became established in North America, Israel, and parts of Europe through migration in the 19th and 20th centuries.

Across languages and orthographies, Hirsh appears with several spellings, including Hirsch, Hersh, Hirsz, and other transliterations from German, Yiddish, or Hebrew. In genealogical records, the name may reflect migration patterns, changing borders, and the blending of communities in the modern era.

Numerous individuals bearing the surname Hirsh have made contributions in fields such as academia, science, the arts, business, and public life. As a surname with broad distribution, Hirsh intersects with related surnames like Hirsch and Hersh, which share the same etymological roots.