Herst Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Herst Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Herst family

Profession Census Frequency
Woollen Twister 3
Cotton Spinning Room Hand 2
Servant Domestic 2
Assistant Clerk 1
Builder 1
Bellhaugher Sock 1
Coal Hewer 1
Domestic House Keeper 1
Electricial Engineer 1
General Servant Domestic 1
Imbesnter As Worker 1
Joiner & Carpenter 1
Living On Own Mean 1
Living On Own Means 1
Retired Grocer 1
Solicitor Clerk Law 1
Stone Mason 1
Stuff Warehouseman 1
Tailor 1
Tanner 1
Tenner Tinp 1
Weaver 1
Inspector Telegraphist Messenger 1
Dispens Sub Med 1
Music Sellers Assistant 1

Herst Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hurst 80% 81,001
2 Hirst 80% 66,521
3 Herst 100% 897
4 Harst 80% 567
5 Horst 80% 552
6 Hearst 83% 128

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The surname Herst is the 3rd most popular variant of Hurst.

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