Helle History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• Israel

Etymology of Helle

Two of the most common types of Jewish family names are patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. Another common tradition for adopting surnames in Medieval Europe was to assume a name that described a personal characteristic or trait. The surname Helle was such a nickname; it was derived from the German word "hell" or the Yiddish word "hel," both meaning 'glowing' or 'light.' Those with light hair or skin would have assumed such a name. This name is also thought to have been used as a placename: Halle is a town in Germany. The Russian form of this name is Geller.

Helle Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heller, Hellerman, Hellerstein, Helle and more. and others.

Helle Ranking

the United States, the name Helle is the 16,504^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Helle is ranked the 3,732^nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 2