HELMORE
Helmore
Helmore is a surname of Old English origin, derived from the personal name "Aelfmaer," with "aelf" meaning elf and "maer" meaning famous. The name has evolved over the centuries to its current form, Helmore. The surname is primarily found in England, particularly in the southern counties.
The first recorded instance of the Helmore surname is from the 13th century, in the county of Cambridgeshire. The name has since spread across various parts of England, with notable concentrations in Devon, Somerset, and Hampshire.
Individuals bearing the surname Helmore have been associated with a variety of professions and endeavours throughout history. Some Helmores have been noted for their achievements in the fields of academia, medicine, law, and the armed forces.
Notable bearers of the Helmore surname include architect Philip Charles Hardwick Helmore, known for his contributions to Victorian architecture, and author and translator Robina William Helmore, who specialised in French literature.
The Helmore surname continues to be passed down through generations, contributing to the rich tapestry of British surnames and familial histories.
There are approximately 290 people named Helmore in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Helmore.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alan
- Alexander
- Brian
- Chris
- David
- Derek
- Gavin
- Les
- Richard
- Robert
- Stephen
- Steve
- Steven
Female
- Charlotte
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Hazel
- Jean
- Karen
- Laura
- Margaret
- Sally
- Sheila