Hersch is a unique and historic given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'prince' or 'commander'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'heresh', which translates to 'prince'. This name has been used primarily among Jewish families for centuries, carrying a rich heritage and cultural significance. Spelling variations include Hersh, Herschel, and Hershey. Notable figures with this name include Hersch Lauterpacht, a prominent international lawyer and legal scholar, and Herschel Grynszpan, a Polish Jew whose actions sparked the Kristallnacht pogrom in 1938.
"Between 1998 and 2001, there were 12 babies named Hersch."