Herrero is a Spanish occupational surname, equivalent to Ferrari in Italian and Ferrer in Catalan, all derived from Latin ferrarius, meaning "of iron" or "blacksmith." The feminine form is Herrera.EtymologyThe root ferrarius comes from ferrum (iron). As a cognate of Ferrari, Herrero follows the same semantic path but adapted into Spanish phonology. Related names include Galician Ferreiro and Italian Ferraro or Ferrero.Distribution and HistoryThe surname became widespread across Spain, especially in regions with strong metallurgy traditions like Castilla y León and the Basque Country.Notable BearersAbel Herrero (born 1971), Cuban artistDavid Herrero (born 1979), Spanish cyclistGerardo Herrero (born 1953), Spanish filmmakerLiliana Herrero (born 1948), Argentine musicianMeaning: Occupational name for a blacksmithOrigin: SpanishType: SurnameUsage Regions: Spain, Latin America