Hearn Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Hearn last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Hearn last name
Meaning of the Hearn last name: nook / heron. Hearn is an English surname from Middle English herne, "nook" or "corner of land", or from heron as a nickname. The last name is found in the south and west of England. Colonial Virginia lists already include this surname. Devon and Dorset manorial rolls already note this surname beside herne field-names.
Arms associated with the Hearn name
Coats of arms associated with the Hearn surname follow English heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.
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Hearn name FAQ
What does the Hearn name mean?
Nook / heron. Common variants include Hearne, Heron.
Where does the Hearn surname come from?
It originates in England, and is also found in the United States, Canada and Australia.
Is there a Hearn coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Hearn coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Reaney & Wilson, Dictionary of English Surnames; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).