HORD
Hord
Hord is a surname of British origin, believed to have Anglo-Saxon roots. The name is derived from the Old English word 'horde', meaning a herd or a crowd. The surname is primarily found in the southern regions of England, particularly in areas such as Hampshire, Dorset, and Wiltshire.
The Hord family name has been recorded in various historical documents dating back centuries. It is thought to have been a name given to those who worked as herdsmen or tended to animals in rural communities. Over time, individuals with the surname Hord have been involved in a variety of occupations and have contributed to different aspects of British society.
Like many British surnames, Hord may have undergone variations in spelling over the years, leading to different forms of the name such as Horde or Hoard. This variation in spelling can be attributed to factors such as regional accents, dialects, and the phonetic interpretation of the name.
Today, the surname Hord continues to be passed down through generations, with bearers of the name found not only in the United Kingdom but also in other parts of the world where British descendants have settled. The name carries with it a sense of heritage and connection to the past, serving as a reminder of the family's roots and history in the British Isles.
There are approximately 69 people named Hord in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Hord.
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
- John
- Jonathan
- Malcolm
- Michael
- Neville
Female
- Christine
- Ellen
Similar and related surnames
- Hard
- Harde
- Hardi
- Hards
- Hardie
- Hardee
- Hardy
- Hardey
- Haird
- Haurd
- Hared
- Hareed
- Hor
- Hora
- Horde
- Harred
- Heard
- Hearde
- Heird
- Herd
- Herda
- Herde
- Herds
- Hierd
- Hird
- Hoard
- Horday
- Hordie
- Hordos
- Hords
- Hordy
- Horred
- Hort
- Hourd
- Hourde
- Hurd
- Hurde
- Hurds
- Hurred
- Harday
- Hardes
- Hardew
- Heards
- Heardy
- Hirdes
- Hoar
- Hoor
- Horad
- Hordan
- Horden
- Horder
- Hordin
- Hordle
- Hordon
- Hordyk
- Hore
- Horr
- Houard
- Hour
- Hurdee
- Hurdes
- Hurdie
- Hurdy
- Harrad
- Harratt
- Heriot
- Herod
- Herriot
- Howard
- Howroyd
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