About Hearst
The surname Hearst is of English origin and is derived from the Old English word "heorot" meaning "hart" or "stag" and the word "hurst" meaning "wooded hill." Therefore, the surname Hearst is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near or on a wooded hill frequented by stags. It is also possible that the name may have been a nickname for someone who displayed characteristics associated with a stag, such as agility or grace.
The surname Hearst is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hearst 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 Hearst is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Hearst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Hearst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.