HELLEN
Hellen
Hellen is a surname of English origin that derives from the personal name Harry, a medieval vernacular form of the name Henry. The name "Harry" or "Henry" itself has Germanic roots, ultimately tracing back to the Old High German name Heinric meaning "home ruler".
The surname Hellen is primarily found in the United Kingdom, with concentrated populations in regions like Lancashire, Yorkshire, and Essex. The Hellen family name has a long history in England, with records showing its presence dating back to the early medieval period.
Over time, variations of the surname have emerged, including different spellings such as Hellin, Hallin, and Helling. The "Hellen" variant itself has been subject to variation in spelling, with individuals and families often adopting different versions of the name.
Individuals with the surname Hellen have been involved in various fields and professions throughout history, contributing to the rich tapestry of British society. Today, the name continues to be passed down through generations, maintaining a link to the past while moving firmly into the future.
There are approximately 378 people named Hellen in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around six in a million people in Britain are named Hellen.
Surname type: From given name or forename
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
- Daniel
- David
- Frank
- Graham
- Ian
- Mark
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- William
Female
- Caroline
- Eileen
- Elizabeth
- Jane
- Jean
- Joanna
- Joanne
- Kathleen
- Margaret
- Marian
- Patricia
- Rebecca
- Samantha
- Teresa
Similar and related surnames
- Hailan
- Hailin
- Halan
- Halane
- Halani
- Halen
- Halien
- Halin
- Halina
- Haline
- Halion
- Hallain
- Hallan
- Hallane
- Hallen
- Hallin
- Hallion
- Hallione
- Hallon
- Hallons
- Halluni
- Halon
- Haulan
- Haulin
- Haulon
- Hawlin
- Haylen
- Haylin
- Hayllan
- Hayllon
- Haylon
- Healan
- Healen
- Healin
- Healion
- Healon
- Heelan
- Heelin
- Heelon
- Helan
- Heleine
- Helen
- Helena
- Helene
- Heleno
- Helens
- Helin
- Heline
- Hellan
- Helle
- Hellein
- Hellens
- Helles
- Hellian
- Hellin
- Hello
- Hellom
- Hellon
- Hellons
- Hellum
- Hellyn
- Hellzen
- Helon
- Heulin
- Hewlin
- Heylen
- Heylin
- Heylyn
- Hilan
- Hilen
- Hillan
- Hilleen
- Hillen
- Hillian
- Hillin
- Hillion
- Hillon
- Hillun
- Hilne
- Hlina
- Hoellen
- Holan
- Holen
- Holian
- Holien
- Holin
- Holina
- Holine
- Hollan
- Hollana
- Hollen
- Hollewyn
- Hollin
- Hollon
- Hollone
- Holn
- Holne
- Holownia
- Hoolan
- Hoolin
- Houillon
- Houlan
- Houlen
- Houlin
- Howlan
- Howlen
- Howlin
- Hoylan
- Huelin
- Hulan
- Hulen
- Hulena
- Hulian
- Hulin
- Huline
- Hullan
- Hullen
- Hullin
- Hullon
- Hulne
- Hulon
- Hylan
- Hylen
- Hyllen
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.