The himmel Surname
himmel Name Meaning and History
- German: topographic name from Middle High German himel ‘heaven’, ‘paradise’ (Old High German himil ‘heaven’, ‘sky’), with reference to high altitude, pleasant situation, or the fruitfulness of the soil.
- Jewish (Ashkenazic): ornamental name from German Himmel ‘heaven’, selected because of the pleasant associations of the word.
Dictionary of American Family Names, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-508137-4
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Threads: 10 - Messages: 15
| Thread | Author | Replies |
| Sophia Himmel | Mary Beth Wagner | 1 |
| Himmel, Adolphe, New Orleans silversmith, son Adolph |
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| Himmel Louder | Susan Rynerson | 0 |
| Adolph Himmel |
Michael_Stalker
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| Himmel, Laroussini |
FVStiles
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| Habsburg, Austria connection | Fran Stiles | 3 |
| Antonise and various other Hymels |
toddsaintpe
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| HIMMEL_Caatherine_Anne_1962-1982.JPG | Allen Wheatley | 0 |
| Himmel/Himmler in Salt Lake City, UT | Cary Christopher | 0 |
| HIMMELS in Baltimore |
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