The Herbert YDNA Project is for all who wish to work together to find their common paternal heritage through DNA testing and sharing of information. All variant spellings are welcome. If your Surname spelling is missing, we'll be glad to add it. Herbert is a patronymic surname originating in what is now Germany and France and spreading to England through the Norman conquest. This old Germanic personal name is composed of the elements "heri" (army, warrior) and "beraht" (famous, bright).