Hall family tree

Origins of the name

THall family name originates in 1090 AD when nobleman Arthur FitzWilliam changed his name to Arthur Hall to distinguish himself from his brother who held the same name.

The name in Scotland means ‘Kind and Forgiving’. It later would have referred to a position / occupation held by the person who worked in the Halls, like Cooper, Tailor etc.

Famous family

Michael C Hall – Actor
John Hall – Physicist
Daryl Hall – Pianist singer song writer
Jerry Hall – Model, Actress
Monty Hall – Game Show Host
Peter Hall – Filmmaker Actor
G Stanley Hall – Educator, Psychologist
Adelaide Hall – Singer

The name today

It is ranked in the UK and USA in the top 30 as one of the most common names held.

The name has travelled around the world with colonialisation of many countries by Celtic peoples.

Brian Hall marries Christine Sylvia Dunkley and becomes step father to Diane, Debbie and Sally. Diane marries Simon Wellham and Brian becomes grandfather to Jamie and Luke Wellham.