HARTFIELD
Hartfield
Hartfield is a surname of English origin that is derived from the Old English words "heorot" meaning deer and "feld" meaning open country or field. The name likely originated as a topographic surname for someone who lived in or near a place frequented by deer.
The first recorded instance of the surname Hartfield dates back to the early 13th century in the county of Sussex, England. Over the centuries, the surname has spread to various parts of the United Kingdom and beyond, carried by individuals and families as they moved and settled in different regions.
Individuals bearing the surname Hartfield have been noted in various fields, including literature, politics, and business. The name has also been featured in popular culture, further contributing to its recognition and usage.
Today, the surname Hartfield is relatively uncommon but continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a connection to its historical roots and the families that have borne it over the centuries.
There are approximately 464 people named Hartfield in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around seven in a million people in Britain are named Hartfield.
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
- Daniel
- David
- Gene
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Thomas
Female
- Alison
- Anne
- Brook
- Christine
- Deborah
- Joanne
- June
- Kelly
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Sophie
- Victoria
- Yvonne
Similar and related surnames
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