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Etymology of Hart

What does the name Hart mean?

Although the name Hart is an English name that refers to a "deer" or "hart" and Hartman is a German name meaning "strong man," a large number of Jewish people adopted this name as a kinnui. That is a common secular name that would be more readily acceptable to authorities. The name Harz or Herz was used to replace the Jewish patronymic name Naphtali. Patronymics are derived from the name of the father or an older paternal relative of the male head of the family.

Hart Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hartmann, Harz, Hartz, Hartzman, Hertz, Herz, Hart, Hartman, Hardt, Hartog, Hartwig, Hartwick and many more.

Hart World Ranking

the United States, the name Hart is the 179th most popular surname with an estimated 134,298 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Hart is ranked the 316th most popular surname with an estimated 13,999 people with that name. 2 And in Newfoundland, Canada, the name Hart is the 207th popular surname with an estimated 203 people with that name. 3 Australia ranks Hart as 160th with 18,847 people. 4 New Zealand ranks Hart as 165th with 3,169 people. 5 The United Kingdom ranks Hart as 147th with 35,129 people. 6 Netherlands ranks Hart as 848th with 2,336 people. 7

Hart migration to the United States +



Hart Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
  • Josyas Hart, who arrived in Virginia in 1623 9
  • John Hart, who arrived in New England in 1631 9
  • Stephen Hart, who arrived in Nantaskett, Massachusetts in 1631 aboard the ship "Lyon", bound for Cambridge. 9
  • Edmund Hart, who landed in Weymouth, Massachusetts in 1634 9
  • Henry Hart, who arrived in Virginia in 1634 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Hart Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Simon Hart, who landed in New York in 1709 9
  • Johannes Hart, who arrived in New York in 1709 9
  • Barshaba Hart, who landed in New England in 1716 9
  • Solomon, Hart Jr., who landed in New York in 1740-1741 9
  • Ulerich Hart, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1740 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Hart Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Hartley Hart, aged 17, who arrived in New Castle, Del in 1804 9
  • Theodorus Hart, who landed in New York in 1809 9
  • Bridget Hart, who arrived in New York, NY in 1816 9
  • Hugh Hart, who landed in New York, NY in 1816 9
  • Isaac Hart, who landed in Baltimore, Maryland in 1817 9
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Hart Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
  • Mr. Frederick James Hart, (b. 1882), aged 22, Cornish dentist from Newlyn, Cornwall, UK travelling aboard the ship "New York" arriving at Ellis Island, New York on 21st August 1904 en route to Lowell, Massachusetts, USA 10

Hart migration to Canada +

Hart Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Jeremiah Hart, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • John Hart, who landed in Nova Scotia in 1749
  • John Hart, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1750
  • Joseph Hart, who settled in Trinity, Newfoundland in 1759
  • Robert Hart in English Harbour in 1773
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Hart Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Elizabeth Hart, who arrived in Nova Scotia in 1819
  • George Hart, who landed in Canada in 1831
  • James Hart, aged 22, a gentleman, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick in 1833 aboard the barque "Peggy" from Plymouth, England
  • Daniel Hart, aged 24, a labourer, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
  • Margaret Hart, aged 20, who arrived in Saint John, New Brunswick aboard the ship "Madawaska" in 1833
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hart migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia included the Second Fleet and Third Fleet of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Second Fleet
  • Mr. John Hart, (Wishart, Heart), (d. 1792), British settler convicted in Northumberland, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "William and Ann" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 8
  • Mr. William Hart, British settler convicted in Devon, England in 1790, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Atlantic" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 9
  • Mr. Jonas Hart, British settler convicted in Devon, England in 1789, sentenced to 7 years for stealing, transported aboard the ship "Atlantic" leaving in 1790 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1791 9
Third Fleet
  • Mr. John Hart, (b. 1758), aged 29, English convicted in Stafford, Staffordshire on 12th January 1785, sentenced for 7 years for theft, transported aboard the ship "Alexander" leaving in 1787, died before they set sail 9
  • Mr. John Hart, (b. 1740), aged 47, English settler convicted in London on 27th July 1785, sentenced for 7 years for theft, transported aboard the ship "Scarborough" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 9
  • Miss Frances Hart, (b. 1747), aged 40, English settler convicted in London on 10th September 1783, sentenced for 14 years for receiving stollen good, transported aboard the ship "Charlotte" leaving on 13th May 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia on 22nd January 1788 9
  • Miss Catherine Hart, (b. 1766), aged 21, English settler convicted in London on 8th December 1784, sentenced for 7 years for stealing clothing, transported aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 9
  • Mr. John Hart, (b. 1787), aged infant, British settler born aboard the ship "Prince of Wales" leaving in 1787 arriving in New South Wales, Australia in 1788 9
Following the Second and Third Fleets, other convicts and early settlers arriving in Australia include:

Hart Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Hart migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Hart Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century
  • Edward Hart, aged 35, a bricklayer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Tyne" in 1841
  • Sarah Hart, aged 34, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Tyne" in 1841
  • Sarah Hart, aged 18, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Tyne" in 1841
  • George Hart, aged 30, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Phoebe Dunbar" between 1841 and 1850
  • Marion Hart, aged 56, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Phoebe Dunbar" between 1841 and 1850
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Hart migration to West Indies +

The British first settled the British West Indies around 1604. They made many attempts but failed in some to establish settlements on the Islands including Saint Lucia and Grenada. By 1627 they had managed to establish settlements on St. Kitts (St. Christopher) and Barbados, but by 1641 the Spanish had moved in and destroyed some of these including those at Providence Island. The British continued to expand the settlements including setting the First Federation in the British West Indies by 1674; some of the islands include Barbados, Bermuda, Cayman Island, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica and Belize then known as British Honduras. By the 1960's many of the islands became independent after the West Indies Federation which existed from 1958 to 1962 failed due to internal political conflicts. After this a number of Eastern Caribbean islands formed a free association. 16
Hart Settlers in West Indies in the 17th Century
  • Mr. Thomas Hart, (b. 1610), aged 25, British settler traveling aboard the ship "William and John" arriving in St Christopher (Saint Kitts) in 1635 17

Contemporary Notables of the name Hart (post 1700) +

  • Bobby Hart (1939-2025), American musician and songwriter, best known for co-writing much of the music for The Monkees including: "(Theme from) The Monkees", "Last Train to Clarksville" and "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone"
  • Tommy Lee Hart (1944-2024), American former professional football player
  • Roxanne Hart (b. 1952), American actress, Tony award nomination for stage work, known for her roles in Highlander (1986) and Chicago Hope (1994-1998)
  • William Thomas Hart (1929-2023), American jurist, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois (1996-2023)
  • Joe Hart (1944-2022), American politician, 11th State Mine Inspector of Arizona (2007–2021), Member of the Arizona House of Representatives (1992–2001)
  • Gary Kersey Hart (1943-2022), American politician, educator, and pro-charter school activist who served as a member of both chambers of the California State Legislature (1974 to 1994)
  • Kevin Darnell Hart (b. 1979), American stand-up comedian, actor, and producer. born and raised in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, best known for films such as Paper Soldiers, Scary Movie and Central Intelligence, he launched Laugh Out Loud Network in 2017
  • Carole Hart (1943-2018), American two-time Emmy Award winning writer and television producer, known for her work with Sesame Street and for For the Next 7 Generations (2009), Hot Hero Sandwich (1979) and NBC Special Treat (1975)
  • Grantzberg Vernon Hart "Grant" Hart (1961-2017), American musician, drummer and co-songwriter for the band Hüsker Dü
  • ... (Another 269 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
Arrow Air Flight 1285
  • Mr. Robert B Hart (1963-1985), American Second Lieutenant from Miami, Florida, USA who died in the Arrow Air Flight 1285 crash 18
  • Roger Frederick Hart (d. 1943), Australian Deck Boy who died aboard the ship "Centaur" an Australian hospital ship when torpedoed on 14th May 1943
  • Miss Edith Hart (1910-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 19
  • Mrs. Emma Hart (1891-1914), née Roach Canadian Second Class Passenger from Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 20
  • Mr. William Hart (1885-1914), Canadian Second Class Passenger from Mortlach, Saskatchewan, Canada who was traveling aboard the Empress of Ireland and died in the sinking 20
  • ... (Another 13 entries are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Suggested Readings for the name Hart +

  • The Harts of Randolph: or, Mostly Descendants of Edward and Daniel Hart, Sons of John Hart the Signer, With Some Allied Families by Katherine Hart Frame.
  • Heart (also Hart)-Diamond by Kathy Greenwood.
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