Heath Name Origin, Meaning and Family History

Heath Name Meaning: From Middle English 'hethe', derived from Old English 'haed' meaning heath or moor

Mainly used in English speaking countries & first found in Durham. The same word also denoted heather, the widely found plant of heathland areas.

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Surname Distribution

Census frequency by county

Name Concentrations Within England and Wales

Heath Surname Statistics


Top Professions for the Heath family

Profession Census Frequency
Agricultural Labourer 431
Female Servant 344
Independent 269
Male Servant 151
Farmer 141
Labourer 127
Shoe Maker 67
Carpenter 52
Tailor 51
Blacksmith 40
Potter 40
Apprentice 34
Grocer 33
Laundress 32
Clerk 32
Gardener 31
Dress Maker 29
Ag Labourer 29
Pupil 25
Brick Layer 23
Pauper 23
Servant 23
Painter 21
Potter Journeyman 21
Publican 19

Heath Surname Variants Ranking

Rank Surname Match Census Frequency
1 Heath 100% 113,742
2 Hoath 80% 1,929
3 Haith 60% 1,711
4 Huth 60% 825
5 Hath 80% 452
6 Heith 80% 160
7 Houth 60% 150
8 Heathe 83% 146
9 Heeth 80% 112

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