How common is the Hawn surname?

There are approximately 2,000 people with the surname Hawn in the United States.

Are there Hawn soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 156 soldiers with the Hawn surname appear in Civil War records.

Hawn

Q: What does the surname Hawn mean?

The surname Hawn means "A person from a place with a hawthorn tree, or someone with a connection to hawthorns.". It is of English/Scottish origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place with a hawthorn tree, or someone with a connection to hawthorns.

Etymology

Derived from Old English 'hægn' or 'haw' (hawthorn), possibly combined with 'thorn' or used as a place name element. The name likely originated from a location characterized by hawthorn trees.

About the Hawn Surname

A topographic surname referring to a place with hawthorn trees or a hawthorn-covered area. The name reflects the prevalence of hawthorns in the English and Scottish landscape.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname

Rare Common

Found in England, Scotland, and among English and Scottish diaspora communities.

Hawn Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Hawn Surname

Phoebe Hawn

Quick Facts

Origin: English/Scottish
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: Medieval England and Scotland
Estimated Bearers: 2,000

War Records

156 soldiers with the Hawn surname found in Civil War records.

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