Hurst

English

"wooded hill"

Hurst Origin and Meaning

The name Hurst is a boy's name of English origin meaning "wooded hill".

 As a surname, it's most familiar as Hearst -- publishing magnate William Randolph and kidnapped granddaughter Patty. Few would use it if it wasn't their own family name.

Hurst in Pop Culture

• Louisa Hurst in Jane Austen's "Pride & Prejudice"