The surname Heinkel was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.
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Early History of the Heinkel family
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Heinkel Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Henkel, Henke, Henkell and others.
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Early Notables of the Heinkel family
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Heinkel migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Heinkel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Johannes Heinkel, who settled in North America in 1896
Heinkel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Frank Heinkel, who settled in Kansas in 1900
Contemporary Notables of the name Heinkel (post 1700)
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Donald Elliott "Don" Heinkel (b. 1959), American former Major League Baseball pitcher who played during two seasons for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals (1988-1989)
Melvin C. Heinkel, American politician, Mayor of El Cerrito, California, 1953 1
Dr. Ernst Heinkel (1888-1958), German aircraft designer, manufacturer, Wehrwirtschaftsführer in Nazi Germany, he developed the Heinkel He 178, the world's first turbojet-powered aircraft, and the Heinkel He 176, the first rocket aircraft
Heinkel migration to the United States 
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