HERSEY
Encyclopedia Entry: Hersey
The surname Hersey is of Old French origin, derived from the personal name "Herbert". The name Herbert itself comes from the Old Germanic elements "heri" meaning 'army' and "beraht" meaning 'bright' or 'famous'.
The Hersey surname has its roots in England, particularly in the southern counties such as Hampshire and Surrey. The first recorded instance of the surname dates back to the early 13th century in Kent. Over the centuries, the name has spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Variants of the Hersey surname include Herssy, Harsy, and Harsie. Notable individuals with the surname Hersey have made contributions in various fields such as literature, academia, and business.
Today, the Hersey surname continues to be found in England and other former British colonies, carried by descendants of families who have retained a connection to their ancestral roots. The Hersey name remains a part of the rich tapestry of British surnames with its own unique history and heritage.
There are approximately 768 people named Hersey in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,057th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Hersey.
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
- Anthony
- Brian
- Christopher
- David
- Ian
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Steven
- Stewart
- William
Female
- Angela
- Deborah
- Jacqueline
- Jennifer
- Joanne
- Kate
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Michelle
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
Similar and related surnames
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