About Head
The surname Head is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a topographic name for someone who lived at the head of a stream or valley, derived from the Old English word "heafod" meaning "head" or "top." Alternatively, it could be a nickname for someone with a prominent or distinctive head, or a metonymic occupational name for a healer or doctor. The surname Head is relatively common in England and has spread to other English-speaking countries.
The surname Head is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Head 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 Head is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Head in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Head using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.