Heald History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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The name Heald is part of the ancient legacy of the Anglo-Saxon tribes of Britain. It is a product of when the family lived near a slope or hillside. The surname Heald is derived from the Old English words helde, hilde, hielde, and hylde, which all mean hill. This name belongs to the class of topographic surnames, which were given to people who resided near physical features such as hills, streams, churches, or types of trees.

Early Origins of the Heald family

The surname Heald was first found in Kent where Adam de Helde was listed there in the Pipe Rolls of 1207. A few years later, Richard del Helde was listed in the Assize Rolls of Lancashire in 1246. Eustace ater Hylde and Matthew atte Hulde were listed in the Subsidy Rolls of Sussex in 1296. 1

Early History of the Heald family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heald research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Heald History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heald Spelling Variations

The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Heald has been spelled many different ways, including Heald, Healde and others.

Early Notables of the Heald family

Distinguished members of the family include

Heald Ranking

In the United States, the name Heald is the 6,699th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 2


Heald migration to the United States +

Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Healds to arrive in North America:

Heald Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Heald Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Heald Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Heald migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Heald Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Heald migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Heald Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Heald (post 1700) +


The Heald Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Mea gloria crux
Motto Translation: The cross is my glory.
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