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There are approximately 203 people named Hungerford in the UK. That makes it the 14,831th most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 3 are named Hungerford.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
Location or Geographical Feature

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The Hungerford surname in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) A market-town in Berkshire, England, on the Kennet. Hunger's pass or way, so called from Hunger, a celebrated Danish leader who invaded England.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.

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