Heydenrych History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Heydenrych family

The surname Heydenrych was first found in Belgium, 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. The name was first recorded in East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Heydenrych family

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Heydenrych Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Heyden, Heydel, Heydenab, Heydenberg, Heydin, Heydon, Heydendael, Heydenreich, Heydenrych, Heydenryck, Heyder, Heyderer, Heydern, Heydens, Heydenaur, Addenaur and many more.

Early Notables of the Heydenrych family

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Migration of the Heydenrych family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henrich Heydorn, who settled in New York in 1709; Hendrick Heydorn, who settled in Albany, NY sometime between 1715 and 1716; Georg Heydenreich, who arrived in Montreal in 1777.

Contemporary Notables of the name Heydenrych (post 1700) +

Brian Heydenrych, British actor, known for Charlie (2004), Charlie Jade (2005) and Othello: A South African Tale (2002)
Cecil Heydenrych (b. 1959), South African cricketer who played in four first-class and four List A matches for Boland