About Hawn
The surname Hawn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "haga" meaning "enclosure" or "hawthorn hedge." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked in an enclosed area or hedge. The name Hawn may also have originated as a nickname for someone with a hawk-like appearance or personality traits associated with hawks, such as being sharp-eyed or swift.
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The surname Hawn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawn 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 Hawn is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hawn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.