TheNameDBHartness
TopographicMeaning
The state or quality of being hart-like, or a place characterized by deer.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'heorot' (hart/deer) combined with the suffix '-ness' (state or condition). The formation suggests either a topographic origin or a descriptive characteristic.
About the Hartness Surname
An uncommon English surname with possible topographic or descriptive origins. The '-ness' suffix suggests either a geographic location or an abstract quality.
Distribution
Rare surname with limited distribution, primarily in northern England and Scotland.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers