Heindl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished surname Heindl is of German origin. It is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Heinrich," and denotes "a son of Heinrich." The personal name literally means "home ruler," and was among the most popular names in Europe during the Middle Ages. There is no known specific region of origin for the surname, but the suffix "-mann" is characteristic of names originating in the northern regions of Pomerania, Mecklenburg, and Schleswig-Holstein.

Early Origins of the Heindl family

The surname Heindl was first found in various regions of Germany. Due to the widespread popularity of the personal name "Heinrich" during the Middle Ages, it is likely that several branches of the Heindl family emerged independently during this period. The young Heindl family was instrumental during this early period, playing a crucial role in the development of medieval German society.

Early History of the Heindl family

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Heindl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heinemann, Heineman, Heine, Heyne, Hein, Heyn, Heinemamm, Heinel, Heindl, Heinle and many more.

Early Notables of the Heindl family

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Heindl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heindl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Walburga Heindl, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)