Hurst

Hurst Meaning & Origin

About Hurst
The surname Hurst is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "hyrst," which refers to a wooded hill or a grove of trees. As a surname, Hurst can indicate that the original bearers lived near or in a wooded area. Additionally, it can also be a topographic name for someone who lived by a hill or a hillock. The name is fairly common in England and has variations such as Hearst and Herst.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Hurst features prominently in our database, being among the top 1000 surnames. Explore its detailed popularity metrics and distribution:

  • Number of People with the name Hurst: 46,244
  • Overall Popularity: 0.02%
  • Ranking: 749
  • Frequency per 100k people: 15.68

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Hurst based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

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Pronunciation

πŸ“‡ Metaphone
HRST
πŸ—½ NYSIIS
HA
πŸ”Š Soundex
H0623
🎡 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH ER1 S T
🌐 IPA
/hΙ™rst/
πŸ”Š Double Metaphone
('HRST', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H623

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Hurst in Braille

Here's how to represent Hurst in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Hurst in braille

How to sign the name Hurst using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Hurst using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Hurst in sign language

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