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'''Heathcote''' is a [[surname]] rooted in English topography which literally means "Heath Cottage".<ref>''Genealogy and Surnames'', William Anderson, Pg. 82. 1865, Digitized by Google June 22, 2006</ref><ref>''Surnames'', Bernard Homer Dixon, Pg. 34. 1855, Digitized by Google</ref> The location in Derbyshire was first recorded in the [[Domesday Book]] of 1086 as "Hedcote", and as "Hethcote" in 1244. The location in Warwickshire appears is written "Hethcot" in the 1196 Feet of Fines for the county.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.surnamedb.com/Surname/Heathcote|title=Surname Database: Heathcote Last Name Origin}}</ref> The [[Old English language|Anglo-Saxon]] surname "Heathcote" originates from a [[hamlet (place)|hamlet]] that stands high on the barren hills above [[Dovedale]] and [[Hartington, Derbyshire|Hartington]]. The place-name refers to a cottage on a heath or wasteland where was found an outlying farm or [[Monastic grange|grange]] of Grendon Abbey. The said Grendon Abbey was founded in 1133. Some of the earliest references to the grange at Heathcote are found in records of the 1300s and 15th century.<ref>''Family Names and Family History'', [[David Hey]], 2000, Digitized by Google</ref>{{Page needed|date=October 2022}}
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Some variations of the name are Heathcoat and [[Heathcott]]. Notable people with the surname include:
'''Heathcote''' is a [[surname]] which literally means "Heath Cottage"<ref>''Genealogy and Surnames'', William Anderson, Pg. 82. 1865, Digitized by Google June 22, 2006</ref><ref>''Surnames'', Bernard Homer Dixon, Pg. 34. 1855, Digitized by Google</ref>. The [[Old English language|Anglo-Saxon]] surname "Heathcote" originates from a [[hamlet]] that stands high on the barren hills above [[Dovedale]] and [[Hartington]]. The place-name refers to a cottage on a heath or wasteland where was found an outlying farm or [[Monastic grange|grange]] of Grendon Abbey. The said Grendon Abbey was founded in 1133. Some of the earliest references to the grange at Heathcote are found in records of the 1300 and 15th century.<ref>''Family Names and Family History'', David Hey, 2000, Digitized by Google</ref>
*[[Alastair Heathcote]] (b. 1977), British rower

*[[Alfred Spencer Heathcote]] (1832–1912), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
Some variations of the name are "Heathcoat" and "Heathcote".
*[[Andy Heathcote]] (b. 1964), Scottish filmmaker

*[[Bella Heathcote]] (b. 1987), Australian actress
==North America==
*[[Caleb Heathcote]] (1666–1721), Mayor of New York City, brother of Sir Gilbert Heathcote
A close study of immigration records shows that some of the earliest North American immigrants had the surname Heathcote in one of its various forms. These included:
*[[Charles Heathcote]] (1850–1938), British architect
*John Heathcoate arrived in [[Jamaica]] in 1685
*[[Cliff Heathcote]] (1898&ndash;1939), American baseball player
*Jasper Heathcoat arrived in [[New England]] in 1850
*[[Dorothy Heathcote]] (1926–2011), British drama educator
*Edward and James Heathcote settled in [[Virginia]] in 1721
*[[Edwin Heathcote]] (b. 1968), British architect

*[[Gilbert Heathcote (disambiguation)]], several people
==Britain==
*[[Henry Heathcote]] (1777&ndash;1851), Royal Navy officer
In 2008 it was estimated that 4,849 persons living in [[Great Britain]] share the Heathcote surname. The same estimation estimated that it is the 2,042nd most common name in Great Britain.<ref>[http://surname.sofeminine.co.uk/enwiki/w/surnames/surname-heathcote.html So feminine.co]</ref>
*[[Joe Heathcote]] (1878–unknown), English footballer

*[[John Heathcote (disambiguation)]], several people
==Notable Heathcotes==
*[[Alfred Spencer Heathcote]] (1832–1912): English recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]]
*[[Jud Heathcote]] (1927–2017), American college basketball coach
*[[Caleb Heathcote]] (1666–1721): [[Mayor of New York City]], Brother of Sir Gilbert Heathcote
*[[Michael Heathcote]] (b. 1965), English footballer
*[[Charles Heathcote]] (1850-1938): A British architect
*[[Norman Heathcote]], British author, watercolourist and photographer
*[[Dorothy Heathcote]] (1926–Present): Drama educator
*[[Paul Heathcote]], British restaurateur
*[[Richard Edensor Heathcote]] (1780&ndash;1850), British politician
*[[Sir Gilbert Heathcote, 1st Baronet]] (1652–1733): [[Lord Mayor of London]], Successful English Businessman.
*[[Sir John Heathcote, 2nd Baronet]] (1689–1759), British Member of Parliament. Son of Sir Gilbert Heathcote.
*[[Robert Heathcote (archer)]] (1847–1918), British archer
*[[Sophie Heathcote]] (1972–2006), Australian actress
*[[Jud Heathcote]] (1927–Present), [[college basketball]] coach, won [[1979 NCAA Men's Division I Basketball Tournament]]
*[[Sophie Heathcote]] (1972–2006): Australian actress
*[[Thomas Heathcote]] (1917&ndash;1986), British actor
*[[Andy Heathcote]]: Awarded Scottish filmmaker
*[[Isobel Heathcote]] Ph.D.: Professor of Environmental Science and Environmental Engineering at the [[University of Guelph]]


==See also==
==See also==
*[[Heathcote Baronets]]
*[[Heathcote baronets]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 15:03, 3 August 2024

Heathcote is a surname rooted in English topography which literally means "Heath Cottage".[1][2] The location in Derbyshire was first recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086 as "Hedcote", and as "Hethcote" in 1244. The location in Warwickshire appears is written "Hethcot" in the 1196 Feet of Fines for the county.[3] The Anglo-Saxon surname "Heathcote" originates from a hamlet that stands high on the barren hills above Dovedale and Hartington. The place-name refers to a cottage on a heath or wasteland where was found an outlying farm or grange of Grendon Abbey. The said Grendon Abbey was founded in 1133. Some of the earliest references to the grange at Heathcote are found in records of the 1300s and 15th century.[4][page needed]

Some variations of the name are Heathcoat and Heathcott. Notable people with the surname include:

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Genealogy and Surnames, William Anderson, Pg. 82. 1865, Digitized by Google June 22, 2006
  2. ^ Surnames, Bernard Homer Dixon, Pg. 34. 1855, Digitized by Google
  3. ^ "Surname Database: Heathcote Last Name Origin".
  4. ^ Family Names and Family History, David Hey, 2000, Digitized by Google