HURNDALL
Hurndall
Hurndall is a British surname with origins dating back to medieval times. The surname is of Old English origin, believed to be derived from the words "heorot," meaning deer, and "dæl," meaning valley. This suggests that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a valley frequented by deer.
The Hurndall surname is believed to have originated in the southern regions of England, particularly in the counties of Kent and Surrey. Over time, individuals bearing the surname Hurndall have spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.
Notable individuals with the surname Hurndall include Tom Hurndall, a British photography student and activist who tragically lost his life in 2004 while trying to save Palestinian children from gunfire in Gaza.
Variants of the surname Hurndall include Hurndale and Hurndel. The surname has also been subject to variations in spelling over the centuries, as was common with surnames in medieval times.
Today, individuals with the surname Hurndall can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world. The surname carries with it a sense of history and heritage, linking modern-day bearers to their ancestors who lived in England centuries ago.
There are approximately 122 people named Hurndall in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Hurndall.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alexander
- Craig
- David
- Jason
- John
- Peter
- Rob
- Simon
- Stuart
- Thomas
- Warren
- William
Female
- Amanda
- Barbara
- Denise
- Helena
- Laura
- Lisa
- Lucy
- Maureen
- Paula
- Sophie