Harvey is a surname of English origin that dates back to the Anglo-Saxon era. It derives from the Old English words “heorot” meaning stag, and “wic” meaning a farm or settlement. The name was originally used to refer to someone who lived or worked at a place associated with stags. Famous bearers of the surname include British fashion designer Paul Harvey, American actor Steve Harvey, and British physicist William Harvey, known for his discovery of the circulation of blood.