| ![Show Contents]() Helders History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of HeldersWhat does the name Helders mean? The name Helders is of Anglo-Saxon origin and came from when the family lived near a slope or hillside. The surname Helders 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 Helders familyThe surname Helders 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 Helders familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Helders research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Helders History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Helders Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Helders are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Helders include: Heald, Healde and others. Early Notables of the Helders familyMore information is included under the topic Early Helders Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Helders familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Helders or a variant listed above: John Heald settled in New England in 1630; Nicholas Heald settled in Virginia in 1652; James, and Peter Heald arrived in Philadelphia between 1844 and 1872..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Helders (post 1700) | + |
- Matthew Helders (b. 1986), English drummer, vocalist and songwriter, founding member of the indie rock band Arctic Monkeys, with whom he has recorded six studio albums
- Gerardus Philippus "Gerard" Helders (1905-2013), Dutch politician and diplomat, Member of the Council of State (1959-1975), Minister of Colonial Affairs (1957-1959)
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.
- Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
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