TheNameDBBillinghurst
TopographicMeaning
Derived from an English place name combining 'billing' (a settlement of Billa's people) with 'hurst' (a wooded hill).
Etymology
The surname originates from a specific English location combining Old English elements: 'Billing' (a place name derived from a personal name) and 'hurst' (a wooded hill or wood). This topographic origin indicates the surname was borne by those from this particular settlement.
About the Billinghurst Surname
An English topographic surname derived from a place name combining settlement and landscape terminology. The name remains relatively uncommon and is primarily associated with English origins.
Distribution
Primarily found in England, particularly in Sussex and surrounding regions.
Notable Bearers
Limited historical documentation available