As described in historical dictionaries

An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names (1857)

(origin: Local) Hellan, in the Welsh, signifies the elms--the place of elms. Helling, in the Dutch, means a slope or declivity.

Arthur, William (1857) An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names. New York: Sheldon, Blakeman. Public Domain.


Surname type: Location or geographical feature

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

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