About Hartness
The surname Hartness is of English origin and is derived from the Middle English word "herteness," meaning "deer enclosure." It is a locational surname, typically associated with places named Hartness in various counties across England. The name likely originated as a topographic or occupational surname for someone who lived or worked near a deer park or enclosure. Over time, individuals with the surname Hartness spread to different regions, leading to variations in spelling and pronunciation. Today, the surname Hartness is relatively rare and can be found mainly in the United Kingdom and the United States.
The surname Hartness is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hartness based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Hartness is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hartness in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hartness using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.