HEAL
Heal
Heal is a British surname with origins dating back to the medieval period. The name is derived from the Old English word healh, meaning "nook" or "corner," indicating that the original bearers of the surname may have lived near a corner or bend in a river.
History
The Heal surname is primarily found in the southwestern parts of England, particularly in the counties of Somerset and Devon. Variations of the surname include Heald and Hales. The name has been recorded in various forms throughout history, with spellings evolving over time due to variations in local dialects and illiteracy among the populace.
Notable Individuals
- Sir Ambrose Heal (1872–1959): A prominent British designer and businessman known for his contributions to the arts and crafts movement.
- C. E. Heal: A noted cricketer who played for England in the late 19th century.
- Ruth Heal: An acclaimed British author known for her works of historical fiction set in the Victorian era.
- Dr. Emily Heal: Renowned British physician and medical researcher specialising in infectious diseases.
Modern Distribution
Today, individuals bearing the surname Heal can be found across the United Kingdom and in various parts of the world where British emigrants settled. The name has continued to flourish and is often passed down through generations as a mark of family pride and heritage.
There are approximately 2,446 people named Heal in the UK. That makes it roughly the 3,567th most common surname in Britain. Around 38 in a million people in Britain are named Heal.
Origin: English
Region of origin: British Isles
Country of origin: England
Religion of origin: Christian
Language of origin: English
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andrew
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Richard
- Robert
- Simon
Female
- Christine
- Claire
- Diane
- Elizabeth
- Emma
- Janet
- Julie
- Louise
- Margaret
- Mary
- Rebecca
- Sarah
- Susan
Similar and related surnames
- Heale
- Hele
- Hal
- Hail
- Hale
- Hala
- Hails
- Hales
- Haili
- Hailu
- Haely
- Hael
- Hea
- Heala
- Hali
- Hall
- Halo
- Hals
- Halu
- Haul
- Hawl
- Healas
- Heald
- Healey
- Healie
- Healis
- Heall
- Healley
- Healls
- Heally
- Heals
- Healt
- Healy
- Heel
- Heels
- Hehl
- Heil
- Helas
- Helay
- Heles
- Helie
- Hell
- Hella
- Helle
- Helli
- Hello
- Hells
- Helo
- Helou
- Hely
- Hiell
- Hil
- Hill
- Hol
- Hahlo
- Halai
- Halgh
- Halla
- Halli
- Hallo
- Halls
- Haly
- Healds
- Healeas
- Heallis
- Heely
- Helal
- Heley
- Helles
- Hellie
- Helly
- Heyl
- Hille
- Hilll
- Halle
- Held
- Helm
- Holl
- Howle
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.