UK surname
Derived from a nickname for a strong or brave person, from Middle English "hert" meaning "heart" or "stag."
In the 1881 census there were 1 people recorded with the Hurtt surname, ranking it #34,027 among surnames in the records. By 2016, the modern count was 3, ranked #38,594, down from #34,027 in 1881.
The strongest historical links point to Greenwich, Farringdon, Great and Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include No data.
Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Hurtt is 111 in 1861. Compared with 1881, the name has grown by 200.0%.
1881 census count
1
Ranked #34,027
Modern count
3
2016, ranked #38,594
Peak year
1861
111 bearers
Map years
1
1861 to 1861
Key insights
Map
Back to topThe map shows where the Hurtt surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.
Distribution map
Hurtt surname density by area, 1861 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 | 4 | #32,658 |
| 1861 | historical | 111 | #19,429 |
| 1881 | historical | 1 | #34,027 |
| 1891 | historical | 36 | #31,465 |
| 1911 | historical | 2 | #34,020 |
| 1997 | modern | 3 | #38,317 |
| 1998 | modern | 3 | #38,304 |
| 1999 | modern | 3 | #38,318 |
| 2000 | modern | 5 | #37,823 |
| 2001 | modern | 4 | #37,862 |
| 2002 | modern | 4 | #37,921 |
| 2003 | modern | 4 | #37,951 |
| 2004 | modern | 4 | #38,013 |
| 2005 | modern | 5 | #37,885 |
| 2006 | modern | 6 | #37,788 |
| 2007 | modern | 4 | #38,169 |
| 2008 | modern | 4 | #38,216 |
| 2009 | modern | 2 | #38,725 |
| 2010 | modern | 2 | #38,775 |
| 2011 | modern | 2 | #38,745 |
| 2012 | modern | 2 | #38,754 |
| 2013 | modern | 3 | #38,526 |
| 2014 | modern | 3 | #38,552 |
| 2015 | modern | 3 | #38,558 |
| 2016 | modern | 3 | #38,594 |
Geography
Back to topHistorical parish links are strongest around Greenwich, Farringdon, Great, Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement, St Werburgh and Wigan. 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 | Greenwich | London (South Districts) |
| 2 | Farringdon, Great | Berkshire |
| 3 | Cowley, Iffley (Nuneham Courtney, Berkshire, including Littlemoor Liberty), St Clement | Oxfordshire |
| 4 | St Werburgh | Derbyshire |
| 5 | Wigan | Lancashire |
| Rank | Area | District |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | No data | No data |
Forenames
Back to topThese lists show first names that appear often with the Hurtt 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 Hurtt, 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 Hurtt surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as No data, within No data. This does not mean every Hurtt 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, Hurtt 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 Hurtt is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of No data.
Area snapshot
This describes the area pattern most associated with Hurtt, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.
Origin
Back to topThe surname Hurtt is believed to have originated in England and can be traced back to the 12th century. It is derived from the Old English word "hyrde," which means a herdsman or shepherd. The earliest recorded spelling variations include Hird, Hurd, and Hurde.
One of the earliest references to the name Hurtt can be found in the Domesday Book of 1086, where it is recorded as "Hurdman" in the county of Lincolnshire. This suggests that the name was already well-established in certain regions of England by the time of the Norman Conquest in 1066.
During the Middle Ages, the Hurtt family was particularly prominent in the counties of Wiltshire and Somerset. In the 13th century, records show a John Hurde holding lands in the village of Hurde, near Trowbridge in Wiltshire. This place name may have contributed to the development of the surname.
Notable individuals with the surname Hurtt include Sir Richard Hurd (1720-1808), an English clergyman and writer who served as Bishop of Worcester. Another prominent figure was Benjamin Hurd (1774-1847), an American lawyer and politician who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Massachusetts.
In the 16th century, the name Hurtt appeared in various records across England, such as the Subsidy Rolls of Worcestershire in 1572, which listed a Thomas Hurde. The Hurtt family also had a presence in the county of Yorkshire, where a William Hurd was recorded in the Wills and Administrations of the Archdeaconry of Richmond in 1619.
Other notable individuals with the surname Hurtt include John Hurd (1651-1708), an English clergyman and author who served as the Bishop of Worcester, and Michael Hurd (1928-2006), an English actor and author known for his roles in films and television series.
Throughout its history, the surname Hurtt has maintained a strong connection to its English roots, with many branches of the family still residing in various parts of the country. While the name has evolved over time, its origins can be traced back to the humble occupation of a herdsman or shepherd in the medieval period.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
1881 census detail
Back to topThese tables use 1881 census entries for people recorded with the Hurtt 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 1 Hurtts recorded in 1881 and an index of 10.37x.
| County | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Middlesex | 1 | 10.37x |
Districts give a more local view than counties. Total shows raw records, while frequency and index show local concentration. Chelsea London in Middlesex leads with 1 Hurtts recorded in 1881 and an index of 344.83x.
| Place | Total | Index |
|---|---|---|
| Chelsea London | 1 | 344.83x |
These are the female first names most often recorded with the Hurtt surname in 1881. Names are not merged, so initials, variant spellings and transcription quirks can appear as separate rows.
| Name | Count |
|---|---|
| Jane | 1 |
FAQ
In 1881, 1 people were recorded with the Hurtt surname. That placed it at #34,027 in the surname rankings for that year.
The latest modern count shown here is 3 in 2016. That gives Hurtt a modern rank of #38,594.
Derived from a nickname for a strong or brave person, from Middle English "hert" meaning "heart" or "stag."
The map shows local surname concentration for the selected year. Darker areas have a stronger concentration of Hurtt 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.