Herbertson is an English patronymic surname meaning "son of Herbert". The name Herbert itself derives from Old German elements heri "army" and beraht "bright", and was introduced to England by the Normans, replacing the Old English cognate Herebeorht. The name Herbert enjoyed a revival in the 19th century after having been rare since the Middle Ages. Notable Bearers Notable individuals with the surname Herbertson include: Andrew John Herbertson (1865–1915), a British geographer known for his work in regional geography. Robert Herbertson (1852–1940), an Australian politician who served in the Queensland Legislative Assembly. Samuel Herbertson (1889–1915), a Scottish footballer who played as a forward. Betty Herbertson, an Australian lawn bowler who competed in the 1970s. Helen Herbertson, an Australian choreographer and winner of the Kenneth Myer Medallion for the Performing Arts in 2007. In popular culture, Herb Herbertson is a character in the Lego animated series Nexo Knights. Variants The surname has several variants and cognates in other languages: Dutch has Herberts, French has Hébert, German has Herbert as a surname as well, and Swedish uses the patronymic Herbertsson. Due to its rarity, the surname Herbertson is predominantly found in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United Kingdom and Australia, as reflected in the bearers listed above. Meaning: Son of Herbert Origin: English patronymic Usage regions: United Kingdom, Australia, other Anglophone countries