About Heigl
The surname Heigl is of German origin and is derived from the personal name Heinrich, which means "ruler of the household" or "home ruler." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the descendants of someone named Heinrich. Over time, the name Heigl has become a common surname in German-speaking regions and is often associated with individuals who have a heritage rooted in Germany.
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The surname Heigl is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Heigl 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 Heigl is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Heigl in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Heigl using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.