Heap Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Heap Name Meaning: Originates from the Anglo-Saxon word 'heap' which meant hill or mound.

Originates from the Anglo-Saxon word 'heap' meaning hill or mound, which became popular after the Norman Conquest. A name which may have been given to someone who lived near or on a hill. Also a popular surname in Lancashire where there is a place known as 'Heap Bridge'.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Heap Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Heap family

Profession Census Frequency
Cotton Weaver 424
Living On Own Means 73
Cotton Spinner 59
Farmer 45
Cotton Winder 43
Scholar 40
Woollen Weaver 29
General Labourer 27
Cotton C Weaver 23
Dress Maker 23
Coal Miner 20
Stone Mason 16
General Servant Domestic 15
House Keeper 15
Cotton Card Room Hand 14
Worsted Weaver 14
Cotton Piecer 13
Grocer 12
Stone Quarryman 12
Insurance Agent 11
Labourer Calico Print Works 11
Butcher 10
Dressmaker 10
Iron Moulder 10
Joiner 10

Heap Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Hope 25% 63,180
2 Heap 100% 34,953
3 Heape 80% 1,502
4 Hoope 40% 690
5 Hoop 50% 404
6 Heep 75% 386
7 Hape 50% 267
8 Hop 50% 166

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The surname Heap is the 2nd most popular variant of Hope.

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