HUMAN
Human
The British surname "Human" is of Anglo-Saxon origin, derived from the Old English word "hūman," meaning 'man.' Surnames were often indicative of a person's occupation, characteristics, or place of origin, and "Human" likely denoted someone who exhibited human-like qualities.
The surname "Human" is relatively uncommon in Britain, but can be found in various regions across the country. Individuals bearing this surname may have ancestral ties to a specific area or community where the name originated.
Due to its rarity, the surname "Human" may hold particular significance to those who bear it, serving as a link to their heritage and family history. Today, individuals with the surname "Human" can be found across the United Kingdom and may have diverse backgrounds and occupations.
There are approximately 310 people named Human in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Human.
Surname type: Occupational name
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
- David
- Gary
- Gavin
- James
- Jason
- Johannes
- John
- Lester
- Matthew
- Paul
- Peter
- Petrus
- Robert
- Roy
Female
- Alison
- Elizabeth
- Jackie
- Jacqueline
- Joan
- Joanna
- Maureen
- Michelle
- Mildred
- Nichola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
- Tatum
Similar and related surnames
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