About Hawthorn
The surname Hawthorn is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "haguthorn," meaning "hawthorn tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or by a hawthorn tree or a place named after it. The hawthorn tree is associated with protection, fertility, and healing in folklore, and the surname may have also been given to someone who exhibited these qualities. Overall, the surname Hawthorn signifies a connection to nature and the hawthorn tree.
The surname Hawthorn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hawthorn based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Hawthorn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hawthorn using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.