HARRADINE
Harradine
Harradine is a surname of British origin, believed to be of medieval English and possibly Norman French descent. The etymology of the surname is uncertain, with various theories suggesting different roots and meanings.
One possible origin of the surname Harradine is from the Old English personal name "Heard," meaning steadfast or courageous, combined with the suffix "-wine," which denotes friend or protector. This would make Harradine a name signifying a brave or resolute friend.
Alternatively, Harradine may have its roots in a place name, with "Harr" possibly referring to a place or possibly an Old Norse word meaning grey or mist, and "dine" potentially indicating a valley or a wooded area. This suggests that the surname could have been adopted by individuals who lived near or worked in such a location.
The distribution of the Harradine surname within the UK is primarily concentrated in regions such as Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Staffordshire, suggesting that the name may have originated in these areas or been particularly prevalent there historically.
The Harradine surname has seen variations in spelling over the centuries including Harridine, Harradene, and Herodin, among others. Today, the surname is relatively rare but can still be found among families with roots in the aforementioned regions.
Overall, the surname Harradine encapsulates the rich tapestry of British surnames, reflecting the diverse linguistic influences and historical developments that have shaped the country's heritage.
There are approximately 901 people named Harradine in the UK. That makes it roughly the 8,012th most common surname in Britain. Around 14 in a million people in Britain are named Harradine.
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
- Barry
- David
- James
- John
- Jonathan
- Kevin
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Joan
- Julia
- Linda
- Lorraine
- Louise
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Sally
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Harraden
- Hardine
- Hardin
- Haradine
- Hairettin
- Hardan
- Hardane
- Harden
- Harding
- Hardinge
- Hardins
- Hardon
- Hardoon
- Hardouin
- Hardwin
- Hareadine
- Hariden
- Haridine
- Hariton
- Harrad
- Harradance
- Harradence
- Harradene
- Harradines
- Harrading
- Harradon
- Harraid
- Harridan
- Harriden
- Harridine
- Harridon
- Harriton
- Harrodine
- Hartan
- Harten
- Hartin
- Harton
- Hartone
- Hartono
- Hawadi
- Hayrettin
- Hearden
- Heardon
- Hearton
- Heerden
- Heratin
- Herdan
- Herden
- Herdon
- Herradon
- Herten
- Herton
- Hirton
- Hoarton
- Hordan
- Horden
- Hordin
- Hordon
- Horeton
- Hortan
- Horten
- Hortin
- Horton
- Hourden
- Hourton
- Hrdina
- Huerdine
- Hurden
- Hurdin
- Hurdon
- Hurtin
- Hurton
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.