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 682
Cotton Weaver 278
House Keeper 69
Labourer 50
Cotton Operative 36
Stone Mason 36
Worsted Weaver 31
Dress Maker 30
Cotton Spinner 28
Coal Miner 27
Cotton Winder 25
Woollen Weaver 21
Grocer 18
General Servant 17
Domestic Servant 16
Carter 16
Weaver 16
Joiner 15
Cotton Power Loom Weaver 13
Agricultural Labourer 12
Annuitant 12
House Wife 12
Wife Of Above 12
Cotton Piecer 11
Mill Hand 11

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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