Hiorns

Hiorns is a surname of English origin, believed to be derived from the Old English personal name 'Hiorngar,' which combines 'hiorn,' meaning 'horn,' and 'gar,' meaning 'spear.' The name Hiorns is predominantly found in the West Midlands region of England, particularly in Warwickshire and Staffordshire.

The Hiorns surname has been recorded in various documents throughout history, including parish registers, census records, and wills. Individuals bearing the surname Hiorns have been noted for their involvement in various industries and professions, such as agriculture, mining, metalworking, and trade.

Notable individuals with the surname Hiorns include the British sculptor Richard Hiorns (b. 1975), known for his innovative and controversial contemporary artworks.

The Hiorns surname has seen variations in spelling over the centuries, including Hiorne, Hyurne, and Hurne. The name continues to be a unique and distinctive identifier for families with ancestral ties to the regions of the West Midlands in the United Kingdom.

There are approximately 667 people named Hiorns in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around ten in a million people in Britain are named Hiorns.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Christopher
  • David
  • Edward
  • John
  • Nigel
  • Paul
  • Peter
  • Rod
  • Steven
  • Stuart
  • Thomas
  • William

Female

  • Angela
  • Catherine
  • Deborah
  • Helen
  • Karen
  • Lucy
  • Margaret
  • Mary
  • Rebecca
  • Ruth
  • Samantha
  • Sarah
  • Susanne

Similar and related surnames

Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.

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