HARBORNE

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Harborne

Harborne is an ancient British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the village of Harborne situated near Birmingham in the West Midlands, England.

The village of Harborne was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as 'Horeborne', with the name evolving over time to its current form. The name is thought to be derived from Old English elements, with "hore" possibly denoting filthy or muddy land and "borne" referring to a stream or small river, indicating the local topography.

The surname Harborne is relatively uncommon in modern times, but it is found among both historical records and contemporary populations in various parts of the United Kingdom. Individuals bearing the name Harborne have made contributions to different fields, including business, academia, and the arts.

The Harborne name carries with it a rich history and is a reminder of the ancestral roots and geographical connections of those who bear it.

There are approximately 460 people named Harborne in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Harborne.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
David
Dominic
Edgar
Edward
John
Nick
Paul
Peter
Philip
Richard
Robert
Steven

Female

Charlotte
Dawn
Fay
Joan
Joanne
Katherine
Margaret
Patricia
Samantha
Susan

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