About Haliday
The surname Haliday is of Scottish origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Haliday" or "Halyday," which itself is a variant of the name "Holiday." The name is believed to have originated from the Old English word "haligdæg," meaning "holy day" or "religious festival." It likely originated as a nickname for someone born or associated with a significant religious holiday or someone who was particularly pious. Over time, the surname Haliday has evolved and become a distinct family name.
The surname Haliday is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Haliday based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Haliday is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Haliday in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Haliday using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.