| ![Show Contents]() Heidi Surname History
Early Origins of the Heidi familyThe surname Heidi 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. 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 Heidi familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Heidi research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1653, 1689 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Heidi History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Heidi Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Heede, Hede, Hedde, Heeden, Heeder, Heedenberg, Hedeman, Heddesdorff, Hedelin, Heid and many more. Early Notables of the Heidi familyMore information is included under the topic Early Heidi Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Heidi familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Henry Heede, who arrived in Indiana; Francis Heede, who came to Virginia in 1650; Joh. Heinrich Heeder, who arrived in America in 1847; F. H. Heeder, who settled in New York, NY in 1848.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Heidi (post 1700) | + |
- Heidi Klum (b. 1973), German-American model, television host, producer, and businesswoman who appeared on the cover of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue in 1998 and was the first German model to become a Victoria's Secret Angel
- Heidi Long (b. 1996), British rower, gold medal winner in the 2022 European Rowing Championships and 2022 World Rowing Championships, bronze medal winner at the 2024 Summer Olympics
- Heidi Blair Pratt (b. 1986), née Montag, American reality television personality and singer
- Heidi McKye (b. 1978), Philippine editor, known for Cruel and Unusual (2001), Under Heavy Fire (2001) and The Circle (2002)
- Heidi Nordby Lunde (b. 1973), Norwegian politician
- Heidi Botha (b. 1968), South African fencer, she competed at the 1992 Summer Olympics
- Heidi Kettenring, American actress, known for Man of Steel (2013) and Chicago Fire (2012)
- Heidi Biebl (1941-2022), German gold medalist alpine skier at the 1960 Winter Olympics
- Heidi Zacher (b. 1988), German seven-time gold medalist freestyle skier, specializing in ski cross
- Heidi Weisel (1961-1962), American fashion designer, founder and head of design for Heidi Weisel, a New York City-based women's luxury brand
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