BLACKHURST
Blackhurst
Blackhurst is a surname with English origins, primarily found in the county of Lancashire. The name is believed to be locational in nature and derived from the Old English words "blaec" meaning 'black' and "hyrst" meaning 'wooded hill', indicating someone who lived near a dark-coloured wooded hill.
The Blackhurst surname has ancient roots and has been recorded in various forms throughout history, such as Blakhirste in the 14th century. The name has seen different spelling variations over the centuries, including Blakerst and Bluckhurst.
Individuals bearing the surname Blackhurst can be found across the UK and in former British colonies due to historical migration patterns. Today, the name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its Lancashire origins.
Notable individuals with the surname Blackhurst have made contributions across various fields, from academia to sports. The Blackhurst name remains a part of British heritage and continues to be an integral part of the country's diverse tapestry of surnames.
There are approximately 1,233 people named Blackhurst in the UK. That makes it roughly the 6,289th most common surname in Britain. Around 19 in a million people in Britain are named Blackhurst.
Surname type: Location or geographical feature
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Alison
- Ann
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Joanne
- Karen
- Kathleen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
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