Heald

Heald Meaning & Origin

About Heald
The surname Heald is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old English word "heald," meaning "to hold" or "to keep." As a surname, it likely originated as an occupational name for someone who held a position of authority or responsibility, such as a steward or a bailiff. Alternatively, it could have been a nickname for someone who was considered steadfast or reliable. The exact meaning of the surname may vary depending on the specific family or region.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Heald is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Heald: 3,503
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 9291
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.19

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heald 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 Heald is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HLT
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H043
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH IY1 L D
🌐 IPA
/hild/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HLT', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H430

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heald in Braille

Here's how to represent Heald in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Heald in braille

How to sign the name Heald using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Heald using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Heald in sign language

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