HAWKYARD
Hawkyard
Overview
The surname Hawkyard is of English origin and is classified as being of locational origin, indicative of a person who hailed from a place named "Hawk Yard" or "Hawkwood". The term "Hawk" in this context likely refers to the bird of prey, while "Yard" suggests an enclosed area of land or a courtyard.
Etymology
The name Hawkyard is a variation of Hawkwood, a place name that could have been derived from the Old English words "hafoc" (hawk) and "wudu" (wood), indicating a wooded area where hawks were abundant or were used for hunting.
Distribution
The surname Hawkyard is geographically concentrated in the areas of Yorkshire and Lancashire. The name has also been found in various other parts of England and may have spread to other English-speaking countries due to migration.
Notable Individuals
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John Hawkyard (1841-1912): An English cricketer who played for Yorkshire and Nottinghamshire during the late 19th century.
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Rebecca Hawkyard (b. 1985): A British actress known for her roles in television dramas and theatre productions.
Variants
Variants of the surname Hawkyard include Hawkward, Hawkyerd, and Hawkwood.
There are approximately 206 people named Hawkyard in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Hawkyard.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Darren
- David
- Ian
- Jason
- John
- Michael
- Miles
- Paul
- Peter
- Rodger
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Deborah
- Debra
- Jennifer
- Louise
- Mae
- Patricia
- Rita
- Rose
- Susan