TheNameDBHartsfield
TopographicMeaning
A field where deer roam or are hunted.
Etymology
Derived from Old English 'heorot' (hart/deer) combined with 'feld' (field). The surname originated as a topographic designation for a location known for deer.
About the Hartsfield Surname
An English topographic surname describing a landscape feature associated with deer. The name became more prominent in North America through English colonial migration.
Distribution
Found primarily in southern England, with notable presence in the United States through colonial settlement.
Notable Bearers
William B. Hartsfield, various American families