HARBEN
Harben
Harben is an English surname with Anglo-Saxon origins. The name is considered to be topographical, typically given to someone who lived near a hawthorn bush or thicket, deriving from the Old English words haga, meaning "enclosure" or "hedge", and brunna, meaning "stream" or "spring".
History
The surname Harben has been recorded in various forms throughout history such as Hareborn and Herborne. It is believed to have originated in the East Anglia region of England, where the landscape is characterised by hedgerows and streams.
Distribution
The surname Harben is not as common as some other English surnames, but can still be found scattered across different regions of the United Kingdom, particularly in counties with historical ties to the Anglo-Saxons like Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.
Notable People
- John Harben (1848-1910): A British novelist known for his work in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including novels such as "One of the Visconti" and "Comedies of Courtship".
- Fred Harben (1888-1925): A British mountaineer and explorer who participated in several Himalayan expeditions during the early 20th century.
Modern Influence
While not as common as it once was, the surname Harben continues to be passed down through generations, connecting modern descendants to their Anglo-Saxon roots.
Overall, the surname Harben carries with it a sense of rural English heritage and a link to the landscape of ancient East Anglia.
There are approximately 220 people named Harben in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Harben.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Iain
- James
- Jeremy
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Paul
- Philip
- Roger
Female
- Carole
- Catherine
- Claire
- Doreen
- Dorothy
- Joan
- June
- Katherine
- Katie
- Laura
- Patricia
- Samantha
- Shirley
- Victoria
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.