Hector (surname)
The surname Hector is an English, Dutch, French and German surname.
Origin of the surname
The English surname is derived from a Gaelic personal name Eachdonn, composed of the elements wikt:each#Scottish Gaelic and wikt:donn#Scottish Gaelic. This name was assimilated with Hector, the name of the Trojan king's eldest son. The [Ancient Greek language|Greek language|Classical Greek] Hekter is probably derived from the Greek ekhein, meaning "hold in check".The Dutch, French, and German surnames are also derived from the Greek name. Hector is rarely found as a French surname. In medieval Germany, the personal name was quite popular among the noble class.
Notable people
- Auckland Hector, Kittitian cricketer
- Benjamin Hector, South African cricketer
- Bruce Hector, American football player
- James Hector, Scottish geologist, naturalist, and surgeon
- Jamie Hector, American actor of Haitian descent
- Jonas Hector, German footballer
- Kate Hector, South African hockey player
- Kevin Hector, English footballer who played for Bradford Park Avenue and Derby County
- Louis Hector, American actor
- Willie Hector, American football player
- Veronica Dorsette-Hector, Montserratian politician