HARSTON
Harston
Harston is a surname of English origin, derived from a village name in Cambridgeshire, England. The village of Harston is located near Cambridge and is believed to have originated from the Old English words "hearg" and "tun," meaning "temple" and "settlement" respectively.
The surname Harston is found predominantly in the eastern counties of England, particularly in Cambridgeshire and its surrounding areas. The name has historical roots dating back to medieval times, indicating that it may have originally been a locational surname given to people who hailed from the village of Harston or its vicinity.
Individuals with the surname Harston have been recorded in various historical documents, including census records, parish registers, and other genealogical sources. The name is relatively uncommon, but its presence in English history and heritage adds to its significance.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Harston can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, reflecting the diaspora of British families over the centuries. The name continues to be part of the rich tapestry of British surnames, linking modern-day bearers to their ancestral roots in the village of Harston in Cambridgeshire.
There are approximately 383 people named Harston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Harston.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- George
- John
- Jonathan
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Robert
Female
- Angela
- Christine
- Deborah
- Emma
- Gillian
- Jean
- Katy
- Rachel
- Ruth
- Sarah
- Susan
- Victoria
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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