Heidi History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium
Germany

Early Origins of the Heidi family

The surname Heidi was first found in Bavaria, where the name Heidt 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.

Early History of the Heidi family

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Heidi Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heidt, Hiedt, Hagelsheimer, Heidte and others.

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: Hermannus Heyt, who settled in New York in 1710; Anna Maria Heid, who came to New York, NY in 1710; Anna Elisabeth Heit, who settled in Philadelphia in 1733.

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 Long (b. 1996), British rower, gold medal winner in the 2022 European Rowing Championships and 2022 World Rowing Championships, bronze medal winner at the 2024 Summer Olympics
Heidi Blair Pratt (b. 1986), née Montag, American reality television personality and singer
Heidi McKye (b. 1978), Philippine editor, known for Cruel and Unusual (2001), Under Heavy Fire (2001) and The Circle (2002)
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