HEYES

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census Distribution map

Heyes The Heyes surname is of English origin, derived from the medieval given name "Hay", which itself is a short form of names like "Hayward" or "Haward". The suffix "-es" is a patronymic ending meaning "son of". As such, Heyes literally means "son of Hay".

The name is primarily found in the North West region of England, particularly in Lancashire and Cheshire. The earliest recorded instance of the surname can be traced back to the 13th century in Lancashire. Over the centuries, the name has spread to other parts of the UK and around the world, particularly through emigration to countries such as the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.

Notable bearers of the surname Heyes include individuals from various fields such as arts, sports, academia, and business. The name has also been used as a character name in literature and popular culture.

Today, Heyes remains a relatively uncommon surname, known for its historical roots in the North West of England and its diverse distribution across the globe.

There are approximately 4,384 people named Heyes in the UK. That makes it roughly the 2,140th most common surname in Britain. Around 67 in a million people in Britain are named Heyes.

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
Christopher
David
James
John
Jonathan
Mark
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert

Female

Elizabeth
Fiona
Jane
Jennifer
Joanne
Julie
Karen
Lisa
Margaret
Mary
Sarah
Susan
Wendy

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