HARLING
Harling
Harling is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Hereling" or "Harling". The name is locational, originating from the village of East Harling in Norfolk or West Harling in Suffolk, situated in the eastern region of England.
The earliest recordings of the Harling surname date back to the 12th century in Norfolk, suggesting a long-standing presence of the name in that area. Over the centuries, the name has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by families who may have migrated for work, trade, or other reasons.
The Harling surname carries no specific noble lineage or coat of arms associated with it. However, like many British surnames, it represents a family's historical link to a particular geographic location or ancestor, often reflecting the migration patterns and societal structures of the past.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Harling can be found across the United Kingdom and in other English-speaking countries. The name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its origins in the East Anglian region of England.
There are approximately 1,754 people named Harling in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,687th most common surname in Britain. Around 27 in a million people in Britain are named Harling.
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
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Anne
- Catherine
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Helen
- Jane
- Janet
- Julie
- Margaret
- Rachel
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Susan
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