Eichel Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Ask a genealogist about Eichel and the first name they will mention is Eichler. Surname dictionaries give the meaning as “Oak dweller”. Before spelling was fixed, Eichler was also written Eichel. Related forms: Eicheler, Eicher and Eich.

638 Americans were listed as Eichel in the 2010 census.

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Eichler surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon. Research your Eichel family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.