| ![Show Contents]() Heydenreich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of HeydenreichWhat does the name Heydenreich mean? A multitude of prestigious family names, such as the surname Heydenreich, were formed in the lands which became the modern German state of Prussia, a place renowned for its beauty, industry and military power. However, in the medieval era, Prussia was fragmented and inhabited by numerous barbarian tribes, who fought amongst themselves for control of the land. The borders of the barbarian kingdoms, which were established after the fall of the Roman Empire, changed repeatedly. The region that came to be known as Prussia was roughly divided between the territories of Brandenburg-Prussia, West Prussia and East Prussia. The Heydenreich family emerged in Brandenburg-Prussia, which is essentially the birthplace of modern Germany. By the 19th century, Brandenburg-Prussia had incorporated East Prussia, West Prussia and many other German territories. Moreover, in the late 19th century, it led the German states in the unification of Germany. Early Origins of the Heydenreich familyThe surname Heydenreich was first found in Prussia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name Heidenreich became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. Early History of the Heydenreich familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heydenreich research. Another 86 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1638, 1688 and 1803 are included under the topic Early Heydenreich History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Heydenreich Spelling VariationsMany cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Heydenreich include Heidenreich, Heiddenreich, Heidenrreich, Heidenreiche, Heiddenreiche, Heidenrreiche, Heydenreich, Heyddenreich, Heydenrreich, Heydenreiche, Heyddenrreich, Heydenrreiche, Heydenreick, Haidenreich, Haidenreick, Haidenreiche, Haydenreich, Haydenreicke and many more. Early Notables of the Heydenreich familyMore information is included under the topic Early Heydenreich Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Prussia played an extremely influential role in shaping modern German history. It remained a part of Germany until after the Second World War. Prussia was divided among the Soviet Union, Poland, East Germany and West Germany. Many Prussians became residents of these new countries after the War, and many migrated to other parts of Germany or Europe, as well as to North America. In the United States, the majority of settlers landed in Philadelphia, and moved on to Ohio, Texas, Illinois, California, New York, and Maryland. Many German settlers also migrated to Canada, particularly to Ontario and the Prairies. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Heydenreich were
Heydenreich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johann Heydenreich, who landed in America in 1782 1
Heydenreich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Frederice Emile Drenz Heydenreich, who settled in America in 1863
| Heydenreich migration to Canada | + |
Heydenreich Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Georg Heydenreich, who arrived in Montreal in 1777
| Contemporary Notables of the name Heydenreich (post 1700) | + |
- Ludwig Heinrich Heydenreich (1903-1978), German art historian who specialized in Italian Renaissance art
- Karl Heinrich Heydenreich (1764-1801), German philosopher and poet
- Gustav Heinrich Heydenreich (d. 1897), German entomologist
- Johannes Heydenreich Ph.D. (b. 1930), German physicist
- Michal Heydenreich (1831-1886), known under the pseudonym Kruk, Polish general who took part in the January Uprising
- Anna Heydenreich, Researcher at the University of St Gallen, Switzerland
- Ulrike Heydenreich, Austrian artist and sculptor
- 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)
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