Heller Surname Meaning & Origin
What the Heller last name means, where the surname began and how it spread.
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Meaning and origin of the Heller last name
Meaning of the Heller last name: from the Heller coin, or from Halle. Heller is a German and Jewish surname. It can come from the Heller, a coin struck at Hall in Swabia, or mean someone from Hall or Halle. The last name is found across Germany and Austria. Curiously, Joseph Heller gave English the phrase catch-22.
Arms associated with the Heller name
Coats of arms associated with the Heller surname follow German heraldry, each set out in a short blazon.
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Heller name FAQ
What does the Heller name mean?
From the Heller coin, or from Halle. Common variants include Hellerer.
Where does the Heller surname come from?
It originates in Germany, and is also found in Austria, the United States and the Czech Republic.
Is there a Heller coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals rather than to everyone with a surname. Herald Lab paints a personalized Heller coat of arms in museum style, based on historic heraldry.
Sources: Duden Familiennamen; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).