Hitl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Hitl

What does the name Hitl mean?

The distinguished and ancient German surname Hitl is of several possible origins. Firstly, it is derived from "hidl," a Bavarian word meaning "stream that dries up temporarily"; in this instance, the name would have been originally borne by someone living close to such a stream. Alternatively, the name is derived from the personal name "Hitt," which is itself derived from the Old High German word "Heldis," meaning "struggle." Finally, the name may be a variant of the surname "Huttler" or "Hutter," both derived from the German word "Hüttler," meaning "carpenter."

Early Origins of the Hitl family

The surname Hitl was first found in Munich, where the ancestral home of the Hitl family is thought to be located. The young Hitl family figured prominently during this formative period, playing a major role in the early history of the region and contributing greatly to the development of medieval Bavarian society. The family allied itself with other important houses, later emerging itself as one of the prominent families of the region.

Early History of the Hitl family

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Hitl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Hidl, Hiedl, Hiedel, Hidel, Hittle, Hitl, Hitler, Hittler, Hidler, Hiddler, Hiedler and many more.

Early Notables of the Hitl family

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Migration of the Hitl family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Georg Hittle, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1754; Nickellas Hittel, who came to Philadelphia in 1764; Sigmund Georg Hittel, a mercenary from Brunswick who settled in Canada after fighting in the American Revolution.