Heidt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Heidt family

The surname Heidt was first found in Austria, 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. In their later history the name 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 Heidt family

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Heidt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidel, Heidl, Heidler, Heidt, Heider and others.

Early Notables of the Heidt family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Heidt were Perkeo of Heidelberg (1702-1735), born Clemens Pankert, or Giovanni Clementi, a notable jester and court dwarf of Elector Palatine Charles III Philip in...
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Heidt Ranking

In the United States, the name Heidt is the 18,185^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. [1]

Heidt migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heidt Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Conrad Heidt, (b. 1686), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" [2]
Mrs. Elisabetha Heidt, (b. 1685), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" [2]
Hans Michael Heidt, (b. 1715), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" [2]
Elisabeth Heidt, (b. 1721), who arrived in Georgia in 1738 aboard the ship "Two Brothers" [2]
Georg Heidt, who arrived in Georgia in 1749 aboard the ship "Charles Town Galley" [2]

Heidt Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Friedrich Heidt, aged 5, who arrived in America from Rosenberg, Russia, in 1907
Christian Heidt, aged 33, who arrived in America from Purlach, Germany, in 1908
Adam Heidt, aged 47, who arrived in America from Gyonk, Hungary, in 1909
Catharina Heidt, aged 57, who arrived in America from Wechelstedt, Germany, in 1909
Anna Heidt, aged 20, who arrived in America from Sinmowka, Russia, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Heidt (post 1700) +

Horace Heidt (1901-1986), American band leader, and game show host
William Heidt Jr., American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 39th District, 1946 [3]
Janice Heidt, American politician, Mayor of Santa Clarita, California, 1989, 1993, 1998 [3]
Robert H Heidt, Professor of Law at Indiana University School of Law

Historic Events for the Heidt family +

USS Arizona

Mr. Edward Joseph Heidt, American Fireman First Class from California, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [4]
Mr. Wesley John Heidt, American Machinist's Mate Second Class from California, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking [4]

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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 26) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html