HARGROVE
Hargrove
Hargrove is a surname with English origins that can be traced back to medieval times. The surname is of locational origin, meaning it was derived from a place name. In this case, the name likely originates from various places in England named Hargrove, such as Hargrave in Cheshire and Hargrave in Northamptonshire.
The place name 'Hargrove' is believed to have Celtic origins, where 'har' meant 'gray' and 'grove' referred to a small wood or thicket. Over time, families living in or near these locations adopted the name as their surname.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hargrove include politicians, athletes, musicians, and other prominent figures. The name has spread beyond its English origins, with individuals of Hargrove lineage found in various parts of the world due to migration and settlement.
Today, the surname Hargrove continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots in England.
There are approximately 240 people named Hargrove in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hargrove.
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
- Christopher
- Ian
- James
- John
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- William
Female
- Anne
- Beverley
- Bridget
- Caroline
- Clare
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Janet
- Karen
- Laura
- Maureen
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Susan
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