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
School 513
Cotton Weaver 314
Weaver 90
Weaver Cotton 58
Private Means 40
At Home 34
Farmer 30
Housekeeper 28
Labourer 27
None 27
Coal Miner Hewer 24
Dressmaker 20
Assisting In The Business 20
House Keeper 19
General Labourer 18
Woollen Weaver 16
Clerk 15
Carter 15
Cotton Spinner 14
Home 14
House Wife 14
School Boy 13
Warehouseman 12
Assisting In Business 12
Shop Assistant 12

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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