About Hearn
The surname Hearn is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hyrne," meaning "corner" or "angle," and could have been a topographic name for someone who lived near a corner or bend in a road or river. Alternatively, it could have been an occupational name for someone who worked as a cornerer, a person who made or repaired metal corners or angles. The surname Hearn may also have originated as a variant of the Irish surname Hearne, derived from the Gaelic word "hurn," meaning "Lord." Overall, the meaning of the surname Hearn is likely to be associated with a geographical feature or an occupation.
The surname Hearn is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hearn 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 Hearn in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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