Hare

Meaning

A nickname for a swift or timid person, derived from the animal.

Etymology

The surname derives from Old English 'hara' (hare), used as a nickname for someone swift, timid, or resembling the animal in some way. Animal-based surnames were common in medieval England as descriptive nicknames.

About the Hare Surname

A common English surname derived from the hare animal, likely used as a nickname for swift or timid individuals. The name has been documented in English records for nearly nine centuries.

Distribution

Found throughout England and among English-speaking populations worldwide.

Notable Bearers

David Hare (British playwright), Julius Hare (English theologian), various historical figures

People with the Hare Surname