HURLES
Hurles
Hurles is a British surname with its roots in medieval England. The origins of the surname can be traced back to the Old English word "hyrrel," which means a small hill or mound. It is believed that the surname Hurles was originally given to families who lived near or on such topographical features.
The earliest recordings of the surname Hurles date back to the 13th century in various regions of England. Over time, the surname spread to different parts of the country as families moved and settled in new areas.
Like many British surnames, Hurles may have undergone variations in spelling over the centuries, such as Hurl, Hurlle, and Hurle. These variations may have been influenced by factors such as regional accents, dialects, and clerical errors in historic records.
Today, individuals with the surname Hurles can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in countries with historical connections to Britain. The surname continues to be passed down through generations, preserving a link to the ancestral roots of families bearing the name.
There are approximately 134 people named Hurles in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hurles.
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
- Christopher
- Daniel
- Gerard
- James
- John
- Joseph
- Matthew
- Paul
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steven
- Thomas
Female
- Claire
- Donna
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janette
- Jayne
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Mary
- Myra
- Sadie
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.