HARTREE
Hartree
Hartree is a surname of English origin that is believed to have Norman roots. The name is derived from the Old French personal name 'Herbert' or 'Heribert', which was brought to England following the Norman Conquest of 1066. Over time, the name evolved into various forms such as Hartrey, Hartree, and Hartrey.
The Hartree surname is particularly associated with regions in the north of England, such as Yorkshire and Lancashire. Throughout history, individuals bearing the surname Hartree have been noted in various records and deeds, indicating their presence in local communities.
Notably, the Hartree family has produced prominent figures in different fields, including science, academia, and art. Perhaps the most famous individual bearing the surname is Douglas Hartree (1897-1958), a British mathematician and physicist known for his contributions to the development of early computers and numerical analysis.
The Hartree surname continues to be found in England and other parts of the world today, reflecting the diverse and enduring heritage of this ancient English family name.
Typical given names associated with the Hartree surname
Male
- Anthony
- Daniel
- Duncan
- James
- John
- Justin
- Philip
- Ross
- Stephen
- Thomas
Female
- Ann
- Barbara
- Deborah
- Janet
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Louise
- Sarah
- Sylvia
- Tina
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.
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There are approximately 130 people named Hartree in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hartree.
Famous people named Hartree
- George Frederick Joffre Hartree, Charles Hawtrey - Film actor (1914 to 1988)
- Douglas Hartree - Mathematician and physicist (1897 to 1958)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.