REST
Rest
The surname "Rest" is of English origin and is classified as a habitational name derived from various places named with Old English terms meaning "brushwood" or "hurdles". The name may have denoted someone who lived near a brushwood thicket or enclosure.
The first known recording of the surname was that of John atte Rest, which was dated 1327 in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex. Variations of the surname include Reste, Rast, and Rastall.
Over the centuries, bearers of the surname Rest have been found predominantly in the southern regions of England. The name has since spread to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond as families have migrated and settled in different countries.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Rest include people from various fields such as literature, arts, business, and politics, contributing to the rich tapestry of British history.
The surname Rest continues to be a part of the cultural and historical legacy of Britain, with descendants around the world maintaining connections to their ancestral roots.
There are approximately 125 people named Rest in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Rest.
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