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Early Origins of the Heidi family

The surname Heidi was first found in Belgium, 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Heidi family

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Heidi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heede, Hede, Hedde, Heeden, Heeder, Heedenberg, Hedeman, Heddesdorff, Hedelin, Heid and many more.

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: Henry Heede, who arrived in Indiana; Francis Heede, who came to Virginia in 1650; Joh. Heinrich Heeder, who arrived in America in 1847; F. H. Heeder, who settled in New York, NY in 1848.


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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