HUNN
Hunn
Hunn is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name derives from the Old English personal name "Huna," which means "bear cub" or "Giant." The name first appeared in historical records in the early 13th century, mainly in the East Anglia region of England.
The Hunn surname has been found in various spellings over the centuries, such as Hun, Hoon, Hunne, Hune, and Hune.
People with the surname Hunn have been traced across different parts of the United Kingdom, with notable concentrations in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex. The name also spread to other English-speaking countries during periods of British migration.
The Hunn surname has been associated with various professions and occupations over time, including farmers, tradesmen, and labourers. Some bearers of the surname have achieved prominence in fields such as academia, the arts, and business.
Researching the origins and history of the Hunn surname can give insights into the migratory patterns and social structures of early medieval England. Family records, historical documents, and DNA analysis have been utilised to trace the lineage and distribution of individuals bearing the Hunn surname.
Understanding the Hunn surname's etymology and historical development provides a fascinating lens through which to explore the rich tapestry of British history and heritage.
There are approximately 760 people named Hunn in the UK. That makes it roughly the 9,119th most common surname in Britain. Around 12 in a million people in Britain are named Hunn.
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
- Christopher
- David
- Edward
- James
- Jonathan
- Martin
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Ricky
Female
- Amanda
- Catherine
- Elaine
- Emma
- Gillian
- Joanna
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Pauline
- Rebecca
- Tina
- Valerie
Similar and related surnames
- Henn
- Honn
- Houn
- Heun
- Hen
- Hon
- Huen
- Hoene
- Hoehn
- Hoehne
- Houne
- Hown
- Hewn
- Hun
- Huna
- Hunne
- Haan
- Haen
- Hagn
- Hagne
- Hahn
- Hahne
- Hain
- Haine
- Hainie
- Han
- Hana
- Hanaie
- Hanau
- Hane
- Hani
- Hania
- Hanie
- Hann
- Hanna
- Hanne
- Hanni
- Hannie
- Hanno
- Hannoe
- Hano
- Hanu
- Haon
- Hauan
- Haun
- Haune
- Haunn
- Hawn
- Hawne
- Hayn
- Hayne
- Haynie
- Heaine
- Hean
- Heane
- Heanne
- Heanue
- Heayn
- Heen
- Heena
- Heene
- Hegna
- Hehn
- Hein
- Heinau
- Heine
- Heini
- Heino
- Hena
- Henao
- Henau
- Hene
- Henna
- Henne
- Henni
- Hennie
- Henno
- Heno
- Heon
- Heyn
- Heyna
- Heyne
- Hian
- Hien
- Hin
- Hina
- Hine
- Hinn
- Hinna
- Hinne
- Hinnie
- Hino
- Hion
- Hoaen
- Hoan
- Hoane
- Hoen
- Hohn
- Hohne
- Hoin
- Hoine
- Hone
- Honie
- Hoon
- Hoone
- Hoyne
- Huan
- Huane
- Huehn
- Hugnes
- Huhn
- Huhne
- Huin
- Huine
- Huins
- Hund
- Hune
- Huney
- Hung
- Huni
- Hunie
- Hunk
- Hunm
- Hunnah
- Hunney
- Hunnis
- Hunns
- Huns
- Hunt
- Huon
- Hwhn
- Hyne
- Hynie
- Hynn
- Hynne
- Wyhan
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.