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Early Origins of the Heidi family

The surname Heidi was first found in Bavaria, where the name Heidt was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Heidi family

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Heidi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidt, Hiedt, Hagelsheimer, Heidte and others.

Early Notables of the Heidi family

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Migration of the Heidi family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hermannus Heyt, who settled in New York in 1710; Anna Maria Heid, who came to New York, NY in 1710; Anna Elisabeth Heit, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733.


Contemporary Notables of the name Heidi (post 1700) +

  • Heidi Klum (b. 1973), German-American model, television host, producer, and businesswoman who appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and was the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel
  • Heidi Nordby Lunde (b. 1973), Norwegian politician
  • Heidi Botha (b. 1968), South African fencer, she competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
  • Heidi Kettenring, American actress, known for Man of Steel (2013) and Chicago Fire (2012)
  • Heidi Biebl (1941-2022), German gold medalist alpine skier at the 1960 Winter Olympics
  • Heidi Zacher (b. 1988), German seven-time gold medalist freestyle skier, specializing in ski cross
  • Heidi Weisel (1961-1962), American fashion designer, founder and head of design for Heidi Weisel, a New York City-based women's luxury brand
  • Mrs. Heidi Mottram C.B.E., O.B.E., British Chief Executive Officer for Northumbrian Water Group, was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to the Water Industry and to Business Community 1
  • Mrs. Heidi Marie Kirkby B.E.M., British Wellbeing Co-ordinator for HM Revenue and Customs, was appointed Medallist of the British Empire Medal 29th December 2018 for services to Mental Health 1
  • Heidi Behrens-Benedict, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Washington 8th District, 1998, 2000, 2002 2


  1. "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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