Helliar Surname
Approximately 344 people bear this surname
Helliar Surname Definition:
This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the hellier,' i.e. a roofer, a tiler, a thatcher, a slater, &c. Of the Tartars Sir John Maundeville says, 'The helynge of their houses, and ... the dores ben alle of wode.' 'Also, that non Tylers called hillyers of the cite .
Read More About This SurnameHelliar Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 227 | 1:245,454 | 19,989 |
| Australia | 57 | 1:473,609 | 36,415 |
| United States | 29 | 1:12,498,584 | 473,286 |
| Canada | 23 | 1:1,601,982 | 107,690 |
| Scotland | 4 | 1:1,338,454 | 35,497 |
| Barbados | 1 | 1:287,448 | 2,772 |
| Brazil | 1 | 1:214,074,332 | 1,693,628 |
| Indonesia | 1 | 1:132,249,194 | 811,426 |
| Turkey | 1 | 1:77,821,422 | 191,047 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 114 | 1:213,819 | 16,577 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 1:16,739,561 | 595,711 |
Helliar Surname Meaning
From Where Does The Surname Originate? meaning and history
This surname is derived from an occupation. 'the hellier,' i.e. a roofer, a tiler, a thatcher, a slater, &c. Of the Tartars Sir John Maundeville says, 'The helynge of their houses, and ... the dores ben alle of wode.' 'Also, that non Tylers called hillyers of the cite ... compelle ne charge ne make no tyler straunger ... to serve at his rule and assignement,' &c. (The Ordinances of Worcester, English Gilds)
Robert le Heliere, Kent, 1273. Hundred Rolls.
Michael le Helier, Somerset, 1 Edward III: Kirby's Quest.
William le Heliere, Somerset, 1 Edward III: ibid.
Robert le Hillier, Close Rolls, 21 Edward III. pt.
Thomas Hellier, temp. Elizabeth I.
Helliar Demographics
Average Helliar Salary in
United States
$52,684 USD
Per year
Average Salary in
United States
$43,149 USD
Per year
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Helliar Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Helliar Come From? nationality or country of origin
The surname Helliar is found most frequently in England. It can also appear as a variant:. Click here to see other possible spellings of this last name.
How Common Is The Last Name Helliar? popularity and diffusion
The surname Helliar is the 811,192nd most numerous family name at a global level. It is borne by approximately 1 in 21,184,726 people. It occurs predominantly in Europe, where 67 percent of Helliar reside; 67 percent reside in Northern Europe and 67 percent reside in British Isles.
It is most common in England, where it is held by 227 people, or 1 in 245,454. In England it is mostly concentrated in: Somerset, where 23 percent are found, Greater London, where 18 percent are found and Devon, where 8 percent are found. Other than England this surname exists in 8 countries. It also occurs in Australia, where 17 percent are found and The United States, where 8 percent are found.
Helliar Family Population Trend historical fluctuation
The incidence of Helliar has changed over time. In England the number of people bearing the Helliar surname rose 199 percent between 1881 and 2014 and in The United States it rose 967 percent between 1880 and 2014.
Helliar Last Name Statistics demography
In The United States Helliar are 28.23% more likely to be registered with the Republican Party than The US average, with 75% registered to vote for the party.
The amount Helliar earn in different countries varies significantly. In United States they earn 22.1% more than the national average, earning $52,684 USD per year and in Canada they earn 3.73% less than the national average, earning $47,828 CAD per year.
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Helliar Reference & Research
Hillier FamilyTree DNA Group - A group collating DNA test results for those who bear the surname, includes results of DNA tests and discussions.
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Footnotes
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