Hindel Coat of Arms and Surname Origin

Hindel sits within the Hindle family of names, which has English roots. Name scholars give the meaning as “hind valley”.

Other spellings include Hindley. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. Records show Hindel as one of the forms Hindle took over time.

Hindel sounds close to Handel, so it can help to search both.

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