Hart
“descendant of Art, ‘bear, stone, noble’”
The sept's historic heartland, highlighted. People moved — a name can be found far from home.
Is Hart an Irish name?
Hart is a Gaelic name: it was formed in Irish, from an Irish ancestor, before English was spoken here. In Irish the name is Ó hAirt.
What does the surname Hart mean?
Hart (Irish: Ó hAirt) means “descendant of Art, ‘bear, stone, noble’”. Origin: Gaelic sept.
Where in Ireland is the surname Hart from?
The historic homeland of the Hart name is Meath, Sligo. People moved, so the name can be found far beyond it.
What is the Irish for Hart?
Ó hAirt. Related spellings: Harte, O'Hart, O'Harte.
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