Hurlston

Hurlston is an English surname of locational origin, derived from the village of Hurlston in Lancashire, North West England. The village was mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Herlavestone," which evolved into the modern form of Hurlston.

The surname Hurlston is recorded in historical documents dating back to the 16th century, primarily in the region of Lancashire. Variants of the name may include Hurleston or Hurlestone.

Individuals bearing the surname Hurlston have been documented in various historical records, including parish registers, muster rolls, and census data. Over the centuries, branches of the Hurlston family may have spread to different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

Today, the surname Hurlston continues to exist, albeit less commonly, with bearers found in different regions of the United Kingdom and possibly in other countries due to migration and dispersal of families.

References:

  • Reaney, P.H., Wilson, R.M. (1991). A Dictionary of English Surnames. Oxford University Press.
  • Pevsner, N., Radcliffe, E. (1967). The Buildings of England: Lancashire: South. Yale University Press.

There are approximately 100 people named Hurlston in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hurlston.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

  • Andrew
  • Derrick
  • Ian
  • Ronald
  • Scott

Female

  • Lesley
  • Lisa
  • Michelle

Similar and related surnames

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