Hurst
Old English · Boy · 1 syllable
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About the name Hurst
The given name 'Hurst' originates from the Old English word *hyrst*, meaning a wooded hill or grove, functioning as a topographic surname.
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Etymology
The given name 'Hurst' originates from the Old English word *hyrst*, meaning a wooded hill or grove, functioning as a topographic surname. It is primarily used in English-speaking cultures, particularly among those of Anglo-Saxon heritage, with no specific religious association; historically, it often denoted families living near such a landscape feature.
Hurst currently ranks #3,915 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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