Helyear Surname
Approximately 2 people bear this surname
Helyear 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 SurnameHelyear Surname Distribution Map
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 1 | 1:66,422,722 | 504,397 |
| Sweden | 1 | 1:9,846,757 | 347,448 |
| Place | Incidence | Frequency | Rank in Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| England | 13 | 1:1,875,028 | 58,113 |
Helyear 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.
Helyear Last Name Facts
Where Does The Last Name Helyear Come From? nationality or country of origin
Helyear is found in France more than any other country/territory. It can be found as a variant:. For other potential spellings of this name click here.
How Common Is The Last Name Helyear? popularity and diffusion
The surname is the 11,742,229th most commonly used last name in the world, borne by around 1 in 2,147,483,647 people. Helyear is predominantly found in Europe, where 100 percent of Helyear live; 50 percent live in Northern Europe and 50 percent live in Scandinavia.
It is most commonly used in France, where it is carried by 1 people, or 1 in 66,422,722. In France it is mostly concentrated in: Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, where 100 percent reside. Other than France this surname occurs in one country. It also occurs in Sweden, where 50 percent reside.
Phonetically Similar Names
| Surname | Similarity | Worldwide Incidence | Prevalency |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilyear | 86 | 21 | / |
| Hillyear | 80 | 64 | / |
| Heiliyer | 80 | 0 | / |
| Elgear | 77 | 10 | / |
| Eleaur | 77 | 1 | / |
| Eleaor | 77 | 1 | / |
| Hillyeard | 75 | 15 | / |
| Olyejar | 71 | 22 | / |
| Helouar | 71 | 16 | / |
| Elitear | 71 | 12 | / |
| Elouear | 71 | 6 | / |
| Eleehar | 71 | 3 | / |
| Eleajer | 71 | 1 | / |
| Elayyar | 71 | 1 | / |
| Elejiar | 71 | 1 | / |
| Eliejar | 71 | 1 | / |
| Ilyejar | 71 | 1 | / |
| Hylyier | 71 | 0 | / |
| Gilyear | 71 | 0 | / |
| Elgayyar | 67 | 586 | / |
| Helouard | 67 | 9 | / |
| Eleshear | 67 | 7 | / |
| Elgayiar | 67 | 4 | / |
| Elgayaar | 67 | 4 | / |
| Helouart | 67 | 2 | / |
| Elgaiyar | 67 | 1 | / |
| Eleyahor | 67 | 1 | / |
| Elijiyar | 67 | 1 | / |
| Holyhaur | 67 | 0 | / |
| Hillyier | 67 | 0 | / |
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