HESLOP
Heslop
Heslop is a surname of English origin, predominantly found in the northern counties of England such as Northumberland and Durham. The name is derived from the Old English words 'haes' meaning "brushwood" or "hazel" and 'hop' meaning "valley", denoting a person who lived in a valley with hazel trees.
The earliest recorded instance of the surname Heslop dates back to the 14th century in the county of Northumberland. Over the centuries, families bearing the Heslop surname have been prominently linked to agricultural and rural communities in the north of England.
Individuals with the surname Heslop have made various notable contributions to British society, including in fields such as literature, politics, and the arts. One of the most well-known figures with this surname is the British novelist Barry Heslop, whose works have received critical acclaim both in the UK and internationally.
The Heslop surname continues to be present in contemporary British society, with bearers of the name residing in different parts of the United Kingdom and beyond. The name serves as a reminder of England's rich linguistic and geographical heritage, reflecting the significance of place names and nature in the formation of surnames.
There are approximately 5,056 people named Heslop in the UK. That makes it roughly the 1,867th most common surname in Britain. Around 78 in a million people in Britain are named Heslop.
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
- Christopher
- David
- James
- John
- Michael
- Paul
- Peter
- Richard
- Robert
- Thomas
- William
Female
- Anne
- Christine
- Elizabeth
- Joanne
- Julia
- Julie
- Karen
- Linda
- Mandy
- Margaret
- Sarah
- Susan
- Wendy
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