HASTED
Hasted
Hasted is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin, it is believed to derive from the Old English personal name "Haesta" or "Hata" combined with the suffix "-ed," which indicates "son of." The name was first recorded in Kent, where the Hasted family held a seat from ancient times.
The etymology of the name suggests a possible Norse or Scandinavian influence, which is not uncommon in English surnames due to the Viking invasions and settlements in the British Isles during the early medieval period. The surname Hasted is predominantly found in the southeast of England, particularly in Kent, Sussex, and London.
One of the notable bearers of the Hasted surname was Edward Hasted (1732–1812), an English historian and topographer known for his extensive work "The History and Topographical Survey of the County of Kent." This comprehensive multi-volume work documented the local history, geography, and notable families of Kent, making Edward Hasted a respected figure in the field of local history.
Today, the Hasted surname continues to be present in various parts of the United Kingdom and around the world, carried by individuals who are descendants of the ancient Hasted family or have adopted the name for various reasons. Like many surnames, the significance and history of the Hasted name serve as a link to the past, reflecting the lineage and heritage of those who bear it.
There are approximately 255 people named Hasted in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Hasted.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brian
- David
- Edward
- John
- Keith
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Simon
- William
Female
- Claire
- Clare
- Debra
- Dorothy
- Elizabeth
- Karen
- Margaret
- Maureen
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Susan