Heyes: Last Name Origin and Family Crest

Bearers of the name Heyes share their surname's story with Hayes, of which it is a variant.

What does the surname Heyes mean?

Its meaning, shared with Hayes, is “Descendant of Aodh, "fire”.

Is Heyes the same name as Hayes?

Spelled with “e” instead of “a”, Heyes shows how the same name was heard and written differently. Other spellings include O'Hayes and Haye.

Does every Heyes family have a crest?

Looking for a Heyes coat of arms? Arms were granted to families, not to surnames, and our research shows which heraldic tradition fits yours.

Get the complete Heyes report, with a museum-style coat of arms.