Hallas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Etymology of Hallas

What does the name Hallas mean?

This surname is derived from a geographical locality as 'in the hollow,' from residence in a hollow or basin like spot. 1

Early Origins of the Hallas family

The surname Hallas was first found in Cambridge where in the year 1276, William in le Hallowe was recorded in the Hundredorum Rolls have estates in that shire. 2

The same rolls but in a different year, listed Peter in le Halwye, Cambridgeshire; and Roger in le Halwye, Cambridgeshire in 1273. 1

Early History of the Hallas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hallas research. Another 88 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1446, 1455, 1487, 1582, 1640, 1653 and 1661 are included under the topic Early Hallas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Hallas Spelling Variations

Until quite recently, the English language has lacked a definite system of spelling rules. Consequently, Anglo-Saxon surnames are characterized by a multitude of spelling variations. Changes in Anglo-Saxon names were influenced by the evolution of the English language, as it incorporated elements of French, Latin, and other languages. Although Medieval scribes and church officials recorded names as they sounded, so it is common to find one person referred to by several different spellings of his surname, even the most literate people varied the spelling of their own names. Variations of the name Hallas include Hallow, Hallows, Hallowes, Hallas and others.

Early Notables of the Hallas family

Hallowes of Dronfield; and Nathaniel Hallowes (1582-1661), an English politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1640 to 1653. Born at Derby, the son of Thomas Hallowes and his wife Kathryn...
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Hallas migration to the United States +

Searching for a better life, many English families migrated to British colonies. Unfortunately, the majority of them traveled under extremely harsh conditions: overcrowding on the ships caused the majority of the immigrants to arrive diseased, famished, and destitute from the long journey across the ocean. For those families that arrived safely, modest prosperity was attainable, and many went on to make invaluable contributions to the development of the cultures of the new colonies. Research into the origins of individual families in North America revealed records of the immigration of a number of people bearing the name Hallas or a variant listed above:

Hallas Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Allan Hallas, aged 62, who arrived in America from Bradford, England, in 1906
Hannah Hallas, aged 61, who arrived in America from Bradford, England, in 1906
George Hallas, aged 41, who arrived in America from Batley, England, in 1907
Jacob Hallas, aged 20, who arrived in America from Bannigsew, Germany, in 1909
Helene Hallas, aged 43, who arrived in America from Hohenan, Austria, in 1913
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Contemporary Notables of the name Hallas (post 1700) +

Derek Hallas (1934-2025), English rugby union and professional rugby league footballer who played in the 1950s and 1960s, and coached rugby league in the 1960s
Graeme Hallas (1971-1988), English professional rugby league footballer who played from the 1988 through 2001
Duncan Hallas (1925-2002), English leading member of the Socialist Workers Party in Great Britain
Eldred Hallas (1870-1926), British politician, Member of Parliament for Birmingham Duddeston (1918 – 1922)

Sources +

Bardsley, C.W, A Dictionary of English and Welsh Surnames: With Special American Instances. Wiltshire: Heraldry Today, 1901. Print. (ISBN 0-900455-44-6)
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)