Hethe Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Ask a genealogist about Hethe and the first name they will mention is Heath.

What does the surname Hethe mean?

Name scholars give the meaning as “Dweller on a heath”.

Is Hethe the same name as Heath?

Before spelling was fixed, Heath was also written Hethe. Spellings drifted because names were written down by ear in parish books, tax rolls and passenger lists. The same family of names includes Heathe and Heth.

Is there a Hethe coat of arms?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Heath surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Hethe family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.