Surname Huling - Meaning and Origin

Huling: What does the surname Huling mean?

The last name Huling is of Anglo-Saxon origin, and is thought to have been derived from a locational origin. This means that it likely originated from a place-name, derived from the Old English pre 7th Century word 'Hyll' which referred to a hill or burial mound. It is thought that the Huling surname originated in the North West of England, particularly in Lancashire, where the family could have taken their name from an area known as the 'Hill and Fells'.

The Huling surname is one that has had a long history amongst the British Isles. It is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by settlers from Northern Germany in the 11th and 12th centuries. Early records of the name show that John de Huling was recorded in the assises Rolls of Somerset in 1272, while Agnes de Huling was recorded in the Poll Tax of Yorkshire in 1379.

The meaning of the name has evolved over time, but it is widely accepted that it was a name that refers to an inhabitant of a hill or burial mound. It is a rather unique surname, and it is likely that the Huling family was quite a prominent one throughout the ages.

Huling: Where does the name Huling come from?

The last name Huling is thought to have Anglo-Saxon origins and is still widely found in countries within the United Kingdom. It is also found in a variety of other countries including the United States, Canada, Germany, Norway and India.

The surname Huling is most commonly found in England, with eponymous counties such as Lancashire, Shropshire and Staffordshire all having large concentrations of the name. Central and North Lancashire is generally thought to have the highest proportion of people with the Huling last name, with Lancashire ancestors being long-time residents of the area.

The surname is also common in the United States, with the Huling surname ranking about 6000th in the country. Many branches of the family tree may have migrated there from England, Scotland or Northern Ireland during the 18th or 19th centuries.

It is also thought that the Huling surname may be quite common in Norway. Norwegian records show the Huling surname being used quite frequently in recent history, including Old Norse, more modern incarnations of the name from the 17th century and earlier.

Overall, from English roots in the United Kingdom to Norwegian and American branches, the last name Huling is still quite common in many parts of the world today.

Variations of the surname Huling

The surname Huling is found in many areas of the English-speaking world and has several variants, spellings and surnames of the same origin.

In Continental Europe, the family name is often spelled Hueling, Hooeling, and Hoeiling. In England and Wales, it is sometimes spelled Hooling and Howling. In Scotland, the variants are Huiling, Huilingh and Howling. In Ireland, it is spelled Howlin and Hoolan.

In the United States, the variants and spellings are more diverse. Examples include Halleng, Howling, Hoilin, Hoolan, Huillin, Huling, Hulingh, Hulings, Hullin, Hullings, Hulling, Hullingsly, Hawlin, Hawling, Haualing and Hauling.

The surname is also sometimes used as a given name, so there are also variants of the surname derived from given names such as Hulington and Hulin.

The origin of the surname is obscure, but some believe it to have its roots in old Anglo-Saxon and the Germanic word “huling” which meant “wild.” It has also been suggested that it may be a variant of the Irish surnames Honan and O’Hooligan, meaning “descendants of the victorious one.”

Famous people with the name Huling

• Adam Huling: American professional runner who ran with the B.A.A. and Saucony Elite Racing teams.
• Al Huling: Professional saxophonist and composer.
• Amos Huling: American inheritor of the fortune of the chemical company, W.R. Grace, which his Great-Grandfather built to become one of the largest in the world, and was the largest family fortune at the time.
• Audrey Huling: Welsh writer and senator for the United Kingdom.
• Benjamin Huling: American physician and Frontiersman.
• Brian Huling: American professional golfer who turned pro in 1989 and made the PGA Tour in 1995.
• Cameron Huling: Canadian musician and former lead singer of Rock Creek.
• Chas Huling: American competitive swimmer and four-time individual national medallist.
• Chris Huling: American drummer who is best known for his time spent as part of the band White Trash.
• David Huling: British actor who starred in the television series Doctor Who as Sgt. John Benton in 1967.
• Dean Huling: American country music artist since the late 1980s.
• Derek Huling: Canadian actor who has had a number of roles in television, movies and plays.
• Emma Huling: American actress, mostly known for her roles in the musical theatre.
• Gregory Huling: American business professor, author and entrepreneurship expert.
• Henry Huling: English industrialist who was among the largest cattle breeders and hop farmers in the country.
• Jack Huling: Award-winning American journalist and documentary filmmaker.
• Jennifer Huling: American radio host who has held major roles in television, radio and voice-over work.
• Joe Huling: American stunt coordinator and actor best known for his role in Fast & Furious 6 (2013).
• Julia Huling: American multi-genre novelist and screenwriter.
• Larry Huling: Canadian actor and stand-up comedian who released several hilarious comedy albums.

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