Husting

Occupational

Meaning

Related to a 'husting' or assembly, possibly indicating a connection to governance or public gatherings.

Etymology

Derived from Old Norse 'hústhing' (house assembly) or Germanic elements related to public gatherings. The term historically referred to a court or assembly in medieval times.

About the Husting Surname

An occupational or topographic surname connected to medieval legal assemblies. The name reflects historical administrative structures.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 400 bearers in the United States #4,534 most common surname
Rare Common

Found in Scandinavian countries and Germanic regions.

Husting Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Husting Surname