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
Scholar 970
Cotton Weaver 427
House Keeper 73
Coal Miner 44
Dress Maker 38
Cotton Operative 36
Cotton Winder 33
Stone Mason 33
Woollen Weaver 26
Cotton Spinner 23
Grocer 23
House Wife 23
Worsted Weaver 22
Carter 21
General Labourer 21
Annuitant 18
Joiner 18
Labourer 17
Domestic Servant 16
Farmers Wife 16
General Servant 15
Cotton Piecer 12
Butcher 11
Milliner 11
Weaver Cotton 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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