HINDES
Hindes
Hindes is a surname of English origin, derived from the Old English personal name "Hyne" or "Hin", and the patronymic suffix "-es", indicating "son of Hin". The name first appeared in records during the medieval period and is primarily found in the southern counties of England.
Origin and Distribution
The Hindes surname is most common in the counties of Sussex, Kent, and Surrey, suggesting its origins in the South East of England. Variants of the surname include Hinds and Hind.
Notable Individuals
- Thomas Hindes (1808–1877): English cricketer who played for Surrey County Cricket Club.
- Louise Hindes (b. 1965): British author known for her works on historical fiction.
- William Hindes (1922–2005): Composer and conductor known for his contributions to British classical music.
Legacy
The Hindes surname carries with it a sense of English heritage and familial pride for those who bear it. Through the centuries, individuals carrying the name have made contributions to various fields, leaving a mark on British society.
References
- Reaney, P.H. and Wilson, R.M. A Dictionary of English Surnames. London, 1991.
- Hanks, Patrick. Dictionary of American Family Names. Oxford University Press, 2003.
- Hindes Family History. www.hindesfamilyhistory.com
There are approximately 318 people named Hindes in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Hindes.
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
- Arthur
- David
- Grahame
- John
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Stuart
Female
- Beryl
- Catherine
- Claire
- Daine
- Emma
- Kelly
- Mary
- Nicola
- Pamela
- Sandra
- Sarah
- Sharon
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Hinde
- Hind
- Hein
- Heise
- Heinze
- Heinz
- Heintz
- Heins
- Heine
- Hindi
- Hinders
- Hinder
- Hinden
- Hindel
- Hindess
- Hindey
- Hindie
- Heynes
- Hinda
- Hands
- Haniotis
- Hannetts
- Hannides
- Hants
- Haunts
- Heinitz
- Heintze
- Hendes
- Hendessi
- Hends
- Hentz
- Hentze
- Hientz
- Hinces
- Hindl
- Hindle
- Hindles
- Hinds
- Hindy
- Hine
- Hines
- Hinges
- Hinkes
- Hinnes
- Hints
- Hintz
- Hintze
- Hinves
- Hinz
- Hinze
- Honds
- Hunds
- Hunts
- Huntz
- Hynd
- Hynde
- Hyndes
- Hynds
- Hynes
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.