TheNameDBHartlet
DescriptiveMeaning
Diminutive of Hart, referring to a young deer or one associated with deer.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'heorot' (hart/deer) with the diminutive suffix '-let'. The suffix suggests either a small deer or a person with some connection to deer.
About the Hartlet Surname
An obscure English surname with diminutive formation from the animal name hart. The rarity of this surname suggests limited historical adoption or early extinction of family lines.
Distribution
Rare surname with scattered occurrences in English records, primarily in southern England.
Notable Bearers
No widely documented notable bearers