Herbert

Herbert is a surname of English and French origin. It derives from the Germanic personal name “Heribert”, meaning “bright army”. The name was introduced to England by the Normans in the 11th century. Famous Herberts include George Herbert, a Welsh poet and priest, and Frank Herbert, an American science fiction author. The name has also been used for places such as Herbert, Saskatchewan in Canada. Today, the surname Herbert is still fairly common in England and the United States.