Heidel

Heidel Meaning & Origin

About Heidel
The surname Heidel is of German origin and is derived from the Middle High German word "heidel," meaning "heath" or "moor." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearers of the name likely lived near or on a heath or moor. The name may have been given to people who resided in or were associated with such areas, distinguishing them from others in the community. Over time, the surname Heidel has been passed down through generations, becoming a hereditary family name.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Heidel is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Heidel: 1,592
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 17,651
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.54

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heidel based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Heidel is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
HTL
🗽 NYSIIS
HA
🔊 Soundex
H0304
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
HH AY1 D AH0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈhaɪdəl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('HTL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
H340

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Heidel in Braille

Here's how to represent Heidel in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Heidel in braille

How to sign the name Heidel using Sign Language

The image below shows how you can spell Heidel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Heidel in sign language

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