HEAPPEY
Heappey
Heappey is a British surname of Anglo-Saxon origin. The name is derived from the Old English word "hepe", meaning a "heap" or "mound", and "eg", meaning "island" or "piece of higher ground".
The surname Heappey is primarily found in the counties of Somerset and Wiltshire in the south-west of England. Throughout history, the Heappey family has been associated with agricultural and land-owning pursuits in rural communities.
Notable individuals bearing the surname Heappey include James Heappey, a British Conservative Party politician and Member of Parliament for Wells since 2015.
The Heappey family crest features symbols of strength, loyalty and perseverance, reflecting the qualities traditionally associated with the surname.
Overall, the Heappey surname has a rich historical significance in British family history, reflecting a heritage of resilience and community ties in the regions of Somerset and Wiltshire.
There are approximately 114 people named Heappey in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Heappey.