About Heys
The surname Heys is of English origin and is derived from a locational name referring to someone who lived near a heath or a heathland. It is derived from the Middle English word "hey" meaning "enclosure" or "fenced pasture." The surname Heys is therefore associated with someone who resided near or owned land in such an area.
The surname Heys is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heys 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 Heys is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Heys in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heys using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.