UK surname
Derived from a place name meaning "Harta's people," referring to a settlement associated with a person called Harta.
In the 1881 census there were 52 people recorded with the Harting surname, ranking it #26,281 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 13, ranked #37,278, down from #26,281 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to London parishes, Bingley and Burrough Green. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Harting is 188 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has fallen by 75.0%.
1881 census count
52
Ranked #26,281
Modern count
13
2016, ranked #37,278
Peak year
1861
188 bearers
Map years
2
1861 to 1891
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Harting surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Harting surname density by area, 1891 census.
Timeline
Back to topThe table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.
| Year | Period | Count | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1851 | historical | 33 | #27,390 |
| 1861 | historical | 188 | #12,628 |
| 1881 | historical | 52 | #26,281 |
| 1891 | historical | 120 | #21,292 |
| 1901 | historical | 82 | #25,019 |
| 1911 | historical | 74 | #25,423 |
| 1997 | modern | 12 | #36,785 |
| 1998 | modern | 14 | #36,565 |
| 1999 | modern | 14 | #36,595 |
| 2000 | modern | 15 | #36,425 |
| 2001 | modern | 12 | #36,612 |
| 2002 | modern | 16 | #36,267 |
| 2003 | modern | 16 | #36,304 |
| 2004 | modern | 14 | #36,648 |
| 2005 | modern | 13 | #36,833 |
| 2006 | modern | 14 | #36,801 |
| 2007 | modern | 14 | #36,886 |
| 2008 | modern | 15 | #36,843 |
| 2009 | modern | 14 | #37,041 |
| 2010 | modern | 14 | #37,124 |
| 2011 | modern | 17 | #36,839 |
| 2012 | modern | 17 | #36,811 |
| 2013 | modern | 14 | #37,127 |
| 2014 | modern | 15 | #37,070 |
| 2015 | modern | 13 | #37,251 |
| 2016 | modern | 13 | #37,278 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around London parishes, Bingley, Burrough Green and Brighton. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.
The modern local-area list points to No data. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.
| Rank | Parish | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | London parishes | London 1 |
| 2 | London parishes | London 3 |
| 3 | Bingley | Yorkshire, West Riding |
| 4 | Burrough Green | Cambridgeshire |
| 5 | Brighton | Sussex |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Harting surname in historical and recent records.
Recent female names
Recent male names
Modern profile
Back to topModern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Harting, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.
These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.
The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.
UK neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Nationally, the Harting surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Harting household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.
London neighbourhood type
Supergroup
No data
Group
No data
Within London, Harting is most associated with areas classed as No data, part of No data. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.
Broadband speed
The modern neighbourhood pattern for Harting is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Harting, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname HARTING originates from the county of Sussex in England, dating back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English words "hara" meaning "hare" and "ting" meaning "meadow" or "pasture." The name likely referred to a place where hares were commonly seen grazing.
HARTING was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Haretinges," referring to a settlement in Sussex. This early spelling reflects the name's origins and its connection to the local landscape.
One of the earliest known bearers of the name was William de Harting, mentioned in the Pipe Rolls of Sussex in 1195. The "de" prefix indicates his surname was derived from a place name, in this case, the village of Harting.
In the 13th century, the name appeared as "Hertinge" and "Hertynge" in various records, further illustrating the evolution of the spelling over time.
Notable historical figures with the surname HARTING include:
1. John Harting (c. 1555-1614), an English landowner and Member of Parliament for Midhurst in 1593. 2. Thomas Harting (1608-1672), an English clergyman and writer who served as the Rector of Woodmancote in Sussex. 3. James Edmund Harting (1841-1928), a British ornithologist and author of numerous works on birds and natural history. 4. Philip Harting (1846-1925), a British artist and engraver known for his etchings of landscapes and architectural subjects. 5. Henry Harting (1852-1933), a British businessman and philanthropist who served as the Mayor of Brighton from 1905 to 1907.
The name HARTING has also been associated with various place names derived from the surname, such as Harting in West Sussex, Harting Combe in Dorset, and Harting Nook in Yorkshire, further cementing its historical roots in different regions of England.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Harting surname. Use the location tables for concentration, then the name and occupation tables for the people behind the surname.
Total is the county count. Frequency and index adjust for local population size, so they are better concentration signals. Middlesex leads with 9 Hartings recorded in 1881 and an index of 1.77x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 9 | 1.77x |
| Kent | 8 | 4.62x |
| Lancashire | 7 | 1.16x |
| Surrey | 7 | 2.83x |
| Yorkshire | 7 | 1.39x |
| Essex | 3 | 3.00x |
| Hampshire | 3 | 2.89x |
| Staffordshire | 2 | 1.17x |
| Sussex | 2 | 2.34x |
| Buckinghamshire | 1 | 3.26x |
| Cambridgeshire | 1 | 3.11x |
| Durham | 1 | 0.66x |
| Gloucestershire | 1 | 1.01x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Almondbury in Yorkshire leads with 7 Hartings recorded in 1881 and an index of 288.07x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Almondbury | 7 | 288.07x |
| Habergham Eaves | 7 | 127.27x |
| Minster In Sheppey | 6 | 209.06x |
| Putney | 5 | 216.45x |
| St Pancras London | 4 | 9.80x |
| West Ham | 3 | 13.57x |
| Hampstead London | 2 | 25.32x |
| Bermondsey | 1 | 6.62x |
| Bexley | 1 | 65.36x |
| Bishopwearmouth | 1 | 7.72x |
| Brighton | 1 | 5.80x |
| Burton Upon Trent | 1 | 24.94x |
| Fareham | 1 | 80.00x |
| Harting | 1 | 454.55x |
| Holdenhurst | 1 | 36.63x |
| Holy Rood | 1 | 476.19x |
| Holy Trinity Cambridge | 1 | 285.71x |
| Islington London | 1 | 2.03x |
| Kensington London | 1 | 3.55x |
| Reigate Borough | 1 | 175.44x |
| Stone | 1 | 45.66x |
| Tewkesbury | 1 | 112.36x |
| Westbury | 1 | 1428.57x |
| Whitechapel London | 1 | 20.00x |
| Woolwich | 1 | 15.65x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Harting surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
These are the male first names most often recorded with the Harting surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
FAQ
In 1881, 52 people were recorded with the Harting surname. That placed it at #26,281 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 13 in 2016. That gives Harting a modern rank of #37,278.
Derived from a place name meaning "Harta's people," referring to a settlement associated with a person called Harta.
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Harting bearers relative to the surrounding population.
The historical counts come from census surname records. The modern counts and neighbourhood summaries come from later surname distribution records. Counts are recorded bearers in those records, not a live estimate of everyone with the name today.