Heckel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands

The Heckel name derives from the Middle Low German word "ha-ke," Dutch "haak," which means "a hook." The name may have been a nickname for someone with some deformity in a hook shape; or perhaps an occupational name for someone who made or used hooks.

Early Origins of the Heckel family

The surname Heckel was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

Early History of the Heckel family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heckel research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1605, 1615, 1620, 1655, 1684, 1688, 1690 and 1692 are included under the topic Early Heckel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Heckel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haack, Haak, Hack, Hacke, Hacker, Häckel, Hacken, Heck, Hecke, Heckel, Hecken and many more.

Early Notables of the Heckel family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Theodore Haak (1605-1690), a German Calvinist scholar; Abraham van den Hecken (c.1615-c.1655), a Dutch painter...
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Heckel Ranking

In the United States, the name Heckel is the 12,041^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Heckel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heckel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Margretha Heckel, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1754
Andreas Heckel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 2
Friederich Heckel, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1765 2

Heckel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedr Heckel, who arrived in North America in 1832-1849 2
Regina Heckel, who landed in North America in 1832-1849 2
Nicolaus Heckel, aged 29, who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1845 aboard the ship "Everhard" 2
Eduard Heckel, who arrived in New York, NY in 1850 2
Jacob Heckel, who landed in St Clair County, Illinois in 1853 2
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)