Linhurst

Linhurst is a proper noun used as both a place name and a surname in English-speaking regions. The toponym is found in several municipalities and neighborhoods in North America, where it has been applied to towns, townships, and historic districts. The exact origins of each use are varied and may reflect local geography or settler names, and no single authoritative origin covers all instances.

As a surname, Linhurst appears in historical records in North America and the United Kingdom. Families bearing the name have been documented in census and parish records since at least the 19th century, though the distribution and prominence of the name have been modest.

In cartography and postal usage, Linhurst may appear as a street name or place designation within larger municipalities. Because Linhurst appears in multiple unrelated places, identifying a specific Linhurst typically requires additional context such as the associated county, state, or country. The name is generally regarded as a conventional toponym rather than a single, centralized locality.