Herndon

The Herndon surname has its origins in England and is derived from a place name meaning “heron valley”. It was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Over time, the name spread to other parts of the world, including the United States, where it became particularly common in Virginia. Notable bearers of the Herndon surname include William Lewis Herndon, an American naval officer and explorer, and Frank Herndon, a British soldier who received the Victoria Cross for his actions in World War I.