Hittel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The distinguished and ancient German surname Hittel is of several possible origins. Firstly, it is derived from "hidl," a Bavarian word meaning "stream that dries up temporarily"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by someone living close to such a stream. Alternatively, the name is derived from the personal name "Hitt," which is itself derived from the Old High German word "Heldis," meaning "struggle." Finally, the name may be a variant of the surname "Huttler" or "Hutter," both derived from the German word "Hüttler," meaning "carpenter."

Early Origins of the Hittel family

The surname Hittel was first found in Munich, where the ancestral home of the Hittel family is thought to be located. The young Hittel family figured prominently during this formative period, playing a major role in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bavarian society. The family allied itself with other important houses, later emerging itself as one of the prominent families of the region.

Early History of the Hittel family

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Hittel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hidl, Hiedl, Hiedel, Hidel, Hittle, Hitl, Hitler, Hittler, Hidler, Hiddler, Hiedler and many more.

Early Notables of the Hittel family

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Hittel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Hittel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jurg Michael Hittel, aged 23, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
Nicklas Hittel, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1764 1
Sigm Georg Hittel, who landed in America in 1783 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)