HIRD
Hird
Hird is a surname of Anglo-Saxon origin that can be traced back to medieval England. The name is derived from the Old English word "hyrde," which means shepherd or herd. The surname Hird was most commonly used in northern England, particularly in the counties of Yorkshire and Lancashire.
Origins:
The Hird surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone who worked as a shepherd, overseeing and tending to a flock of sheep. Alternatively, it could have been used to refer to someone who worked as a servant or attendant in a noble or wealthy household.
Distribution:
Historically, the Hird surname was most prevalent in the northern counties of England, where sheep farming was a common occupation. Over time, the name has spread to other parts of the country and even overseas, particularly to countries with large populations of British expatriates.
Notable Individuals:
- Michael Hird: an English footballer who played for several clubs in the 1970s and 1980s.
- Louise Hird: a prominent British architect known for her innovative designs in sustainable architecture.
Variants:
Variants of the Hird surname may include "Hirde," "Hyrde," or "Herde," depending on regional dialects and historical spelling variations.
Legacy:
The Hird surname continues to be passed down through generations, serving as a link to the ancestral roots of many families in the United Kingdom and beyond. With its origins in the pastoral traditions of medieval England, the name Hird carries a legacy of hard work, dedication, and service.
There are approximately 3,924 people named Hird in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,381st most common surname in Britain. Around 60 in a million people in Britain are named Hird.
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
- Anthony
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
Female
- Elizabeth
- Jean
- Jennifer
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Mary
- Nicola
- Rachel
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Heard
- Herd
- Hurd
- Hard
- Harde
- Hardi
- Hards
- Hardie
- Hardee
- Hardy
- Hardey
- Haird
- Hir
- Hira
- Hared
- Harred
- Haurd
- Hearde
- Heird
- Herda
- Herde
- Herds
- Hiard
- Hierd
- Hirdes
- Hirt
- Hoard
- Hord
- Horde
- Hords
- Hourd
- Hourde
- Hurde
- Hurds
- Hurred
- Harday
- Hardes
- Hardew
- Hareed
- Hayard
- Heards
- Heardy
- Hiar
- Hier
- Hirad
- Hirdle
- Hire
- Horday
- Hordie
- Hordy
- Hurdee
- Hurdes
- Hurdie
- Hurdy
- Harrad
- Harratt
- Heriot
- Herod
- Herriot
- Howroyd
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.