MEDHURST
Medhurst
Medhurst is a surname of English origin that is predominantly found in the southern counties of England. The name is of locational origin, deriving from the villages of Meadhurst and Meedhurst in Sussex, England. These villages are recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Medehyrst" and "Merdeherst" respectively.
The meaning of the surname "Medhurst" can be understood by breaking it down into its constituent parts. "Mede" likely refers to meadow or pasture, while "hurst" signifies a wooded hill or a wooded area. Therefore, "Medhurst" may denote a person who hailed from a settlement near a meadow or wooded hill.
The Medhurst family has a long history within England, and has been associated with various trades and professions over the centuries. They have been involved in agriculture, trade, and other industries, contributing to the local communities where they resided.
The variant spellings of the surname include Medehurst, Meadherst, Meadurst, and Meedhurst. The distribution of the Medhurst surname is mainly concentrated in Sussex and neighbouring counties in southeastern England.
Today, individuals bearing the surname Medhurst can be found across the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world, particularly in former British colonies. The name continues to be passed down through generations, preserving the heritage and heritage of the Medhurst family.
There are approximately 2,398 people named Medhurst in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,624th most common surname in Britain. Around 37 in a million people in Britain are named Medhurst.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Allan
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- Derek
- James
- John
- Mark
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Stephen
Female
- Claire
- Irene
- Karen
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nicola
- Patricia
- Pauline
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan