WHITEHURST
Also recorded as White Hurst
Whitehurst
Whitehurst is an English surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name derives from the Old English words "hwit," meaning white, and "hyrst," meaning wooded hill. The surname likely originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a white wooded hill or on a hill with white soil.
The first recorded instance of the name dates back to the early 13th century in Staffordshire, England. Over the centuries, the Whitehurst surname has been found in various parts of the United Kingdom, with concentrations in Staffordshire, Derbyshire, and Cheshire.
Individuals bearing the Whitehurst surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including academia, business, and the arts. The name is also associated with Whitehurst & Son, a prominent engineering firm founded in Derbyshire in the 18th century.
Today, Whitehurst remains a relatively uncommon surname, with individuals carrying the name found not only in the United Kingdom but also in the United States, Canada, Australia, and other countries with historical ties to the British Isles.
There are approximately 2,316 people named Whitehurst in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,723rd most common surname in Britain. Around 36 in a million people in Britain are named Whitehurst.
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
- Alan
- Andrew
- David
- George
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Philip
- Richard
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Jane
- Linda
- Lisa
- Margaret
- Nikola
- Patricia
- Sarah
- Susan
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