Heinel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The distinguished surname Heinel is of German origin. It is derived from the Old Germanic personal name "Heinrich," and denotes "a son of Heinrich." The personal name literally means "home ruler," and was among the most popular names in Europe during the Middle Ages. There is no known specific region of origin for the surname, but the suffix "-mann" is characteristic of names originating in the northern regions of Pomerania, Mecklenburg, and Schleswig-Holstein.

Early Origins of the Heinel family

The surname Heinel was first found in various regions of Germany. Due to the widespread popularity of the personal name "Heinrich" during the Middle Ages, it is likely that several branches of the Heinel family emerged independently during this period. The young Heinel family was instrumental during this early period, playing a crucial role in the development of medieval German society.

Early History of the Heinel family

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Heinel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heinemann, Heineman, Heine, Heyne, Hein, Heyn, Heinemamm, Heinel, Heindl, Heinle and many more.

Early Notables of the Heinel family

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Heinel migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Heinel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Jacob Heinel, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1733 1

Heinel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frieder Emiel Heinel, aged 18, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
Friedrich Emil Heinel, who landed in America in 1854 1

Citations +

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)