Hunt Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Hunt Name Meaning: From the Old English 'hunta' which means "to hunt".

Discover how your Hunt ancestors earned their living and spread across the country. Find out more about your family history by using the Free Search box.

Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Hunt Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Hunt family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 1,352
Female Servant 826
Independent 542
Labourer 459
Male Servant 356
Farmer 279
Shoe Maker 171
Carpenter 153
Ag Labourer 106
Weaver 97
Dress Maker 87
Tailor 85
Cotton Weaver 76
Gardener 72
Butcher 66
Baker 60
Blacksmith 59
Clerk 52
Pauper 48
Pupil 47
Sawyer 47
Servant 47
Apprentice 46
Coal Miner 46
Painter 45

Hunt Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hunt 100% 289,932
2 Hant 75% 3,808
3 Hent 75% 1,837
4 Hint 75% 1,730
5 Hont 75% 196
6 Haunt 80% 179
7 Huntt 80% 136
8 Hunte 80% 131
9 Hount 80% 126

Did you know?

The surname Hunt is the most popular version of all its varients

Search for the Hunt family