HESSETT
Hessett
Hessett is a surname of English origin that can be traced back to the idyllic village of Hessett in Suffolk, East Anglia. The origins of the name can be dated to the early medieval period when surnames were gradually adopted to differentiate individuals within communities.
The village of Hessett derives its name from the Old English words "haes" and "sete," meaning "brushwood" and "dwelling place" respectively. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have been associated with an area abundant in brushwood or perhaps worked or lived nearby.
The Hessett surname has been passed down through generations, with branches of the family spreading across England and beyond. Over the centuries, individuals with the surname Hessett have made notable contributions in various fields, contributing to the rich tapestry of British history.
Today, the surname Hessett continues to be borne by individuals across the world, each carrying with them a legacy of heritage and history from the quaint village of Hessett in Suffolk.
There are approximately 43 people named Hessett in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hessett.