HARNETT
Harnett
The surname Harnett, also spelled as Harnet or Harnat, is of English and Scottish origin. It is classified as a locational surname, derived from the Old English word "heorot," meaning 'hart' or 'stag,' and "holt," meaning 'wood' or 'grove.'
The first recorded instance of the surname Harnett was found in Lancashire, England in the mid-13th century. Over the centuries, bearers of the surname have branched out and settled in various regions across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Harnett include British diplomat Sir Harold Harnett, who served in key diplomatic posts during the mid-20th century. The surname has also been associated with individuals in the fields of arts, academia, and business.
In present times, individuals with the surname Harnett can be found across the UK and in other parts of the world. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestral origins of the family.
There are approximately 1,861 people named Harnett in the UK. That makes it roughly the 4,464th most common surname in Britain. Around 29 in a million people in Britain are named Harnett.
Surname type: Diminutive
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
- Anthony
- David
- James
- John
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Patrick
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Catherine
- Claire
- Emma
- Fiona
- Hayley
- Jacqueline
- Karen
- Kate
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Mary
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
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