HEESOM

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Heesom

Heesom is a surname of English origins, specifically from the county of Cheshire in the North West of England. The name is derived from the Old English personal name "Hese" or "Heese," which itself comes from the word "hos," meaning "a heel."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the Heesom surname dates back to the 17th century in the Cheshire region. Over the centuries, individuals bearing the surname Heesom have been documented in various records pertaining to births, marriages, and deaths in England.

The distribution of the Heesom surname is primarily concentrated in the Cheshire area, although some branches of the family have migrated to other parts of the United Kingdom and beyond.

As with many surnames, the popularity and prevalence of the Heesom name have fluctuated throughout history. Today, the surname Heesom remains relatively uncommon, but individuals bearing this name can still be found in various parts of the United Kingdom and in countries with English-speaking populations.

There are approximately 351 people named Heesom in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around five in a million people in Britain are named Heesom.

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Albert
Anthony
Christopher
Darren
David
James
John
Patrick
Philip
Robert
Scott
Thomas

Female

Brenda
Carol
Christine
Diane
Elaine
Elizabeth
Emma
Marie
Sandra
Sarah

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