HEARST
Hearst
Hearst is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is classified as a locational surname, derived from various places named Hearst or Hurst found across the United Kingdom. These place names often refer to wooded hills or wooded areas, indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have hailed from or lived near such places.
The surname Hearst dates back to at least the medieval period in England and is found predominantly in regions such as Sussex, Kent, and Hampshire. Over time, individuals with the surname Hearst have migrated to different parts of the world, including the United States, Canada, Australia, and other former British colonies.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Hearst include members of the renowned American Hearst family, associated with publishing magnate William Randolph Hearst. Although the connection to this prominent family is subtle, it is a testament to the reach and diversity of the Hearst name through history.
The surname Hearst continues to be borne by individuals across the globe, keeping alive a link to the ancestral lands of Britain and the shared heritage of those who proudly carry this name.
There are approximately 80 people named Hearst in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hearst.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Antony
- Da
- David
- Jeffrey
- Michael
Female
- Eileen
- Gabriel
- Julie
- Kathleen
- Lisbeth
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.