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HAROLD

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There are approximately 2,053 people named Harold in the UK. That makes it the 4,403rd most common surname overall. Out of every million people in the UK, approximately 32 are named Harold.

Region of origin

British Isles

Country of origin

England

Language of origin

English

Religion of origin

Christian

Classification

English
From given name or forename

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The Harold surname in historical dictionaries

In old Anglo Saxon, signifies "The love of the army." From Har, an army, and hold, love.

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

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