Harvard
Harvard Meaning & Origin
About Harvard
The surname Harvard is of English origin and is derived from the Old English words "heorot" meaning "hart" (a male deer) and "ford" meaning "a shallow place in a river where it can be crossed." Therefore, the name Harvard likely originated as a locational surname for someone who lived near a shallow river crossing frequented by harts. Over time, it became a hereditary surname passed down through generations. Today, the surname Harvard is relatively rare and is associated with individuals who may have ancestral ties to the original bearers of the name.
Popularity
Surname Popularity by Ethnicity
The surname Harvard is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
- Number of People with the name Harvard: 1,098
- Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
- Ranking: 23222
- Frequency per 100k people: 0.37
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Harvard 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 Harvard is not currently available.
Pronunciation
Accessibility & Communication
How to write the name Harvard in Braille
Here's how to represent Harvard in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
How to sign the name Harvard using Sign Language
The image below shows how you can spell Harvard using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.
