Possible new origin for the name of Greathead

Just heard from a lady, sister of the one with whom I corresponded yesterday, whose Grandfather changed his and his heirs surname from Greathead to that of his recently deceased wife's maiden name because his sons were experiencing some taunting at school. All will be revealed in the next update

How many of us had to endure those words "bighead" during our school days!!!

I did not like the name while I was growing up, but now I think it is wonderful, so I understand

Sallyanne has said told me that she heard claim the origin of the name of Greathead was that the originator was the right hand man to King Harold and was larger than average and the head of his battle axe as thus extremely large and heavy, and only he could lift and use it.

It's possible.............................