Hussey

Hussey is a surname of English origin that has spread to other English-speaking countries. It is found in the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, the United States, and Ireland, among others. The name has several spelling variants, including Hussy and Hussee, reflecting historical regional pronunciation and record-keeping practices.

Notable people with the surname Hussey include Michael Hussey (born 1975), an Australian cricketer who played for the national team and was renowned as a top-order batsman; his brother David Hussey (born 1977) also represented Australia in international cricket and later played in domestic leagues around the world. Beyond sports, individuals with the surname have been involved in politics, academia, and the arts, with the name appearing in historical and contemporary records.

Etymology and origin are not definitively established in contemporary summaries. Surnames like Hussey may derive from medieval given names introduced by Norman influence, or from descriptive nicknames that became hereditary over time. The name’s persistence in records over centuries attests to its established presence in English-speaking populations.