HINDE

Hinde

The surname Hinde is of English and possibly Norse origin, and is a metonymic occupational name for a skilled huntsman or hunter. The name is derived from the Old English word 'hind', meaning a female deer, most likely denoting someone who hunted deer. Alternatively, it could have originated from the Old Norse word 'hinn', a masculine byname meaning 'humpbacked', used to describe a person with a distinctive physical trait.

The first recorded instance of the surname Hinde dates back to the 13th century in the county of Cheshire, England. The name has since been documented in various regions across the United Kingdom, including Yorkshire, Lancashire, and Devon.

Migration and emigration patterns have led to the dispersal of individuals bearing the surname Hinde to countries such as Australia, Canada, and the United States. Notable individuals with the surname Hinde include the British architect Sir Harry Goodhart Hinde and the English cricketer Ben Hinde.

Variants of the surname Hinde include Hind, Hynd, and Hinds. The coat of arms associated with the name Hinde features a shield divided into four quarters with symbols representing courage, strength, wisdom, and loyalty.

The surname Hinde remains relatively uncommon but holds historical significance within British genealogy and heraldry.

Surname type: Nickname

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

• Andrew
• Christopher
• David
• James
• John
• Michael
• Paul
• Peter
• Robert
• Stephen

Female

• Elizabeth
• Emma
• Helen
• Jane
• Laura
• Lisa
• Margaret
• Mary
• Patricia
• Rachel
• Sarah
• Susan

Similar and related surnames

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