HANDS
Hands
Hands is a British surname of English origin. Derived from the Old English word "hand," it is an occupational surname referring to someone who worked as a laborer or artisan using their hands.
The Hands surname is thought to have originated in various regions across England, particularly in the counties of Kent, Sussex, and Yorkshire. Variants of the name include Hand and Handes.
Individuals bearing the surname Hands can be found in historical records dating back to the Middle Ages, with mentions of the name in documents such as parish registers, land deeds, and wills.
Notable individuals with the surname Hands have made contributions in various fields, including arts, politics and sports, further contributing to the legacy of the name.
The popularity of the surname Hands has endured over the centuries, and continues to be present in modern times among families with ancestral ties to the British Isles.
There are approximately 4,710 people named Hands in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,006th most common surname in Britain. Around 72 in a million people in Britain are named Hands.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
Similar and related surnames
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