Hechler

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Hechler is a family name .

Origin and meaning

The name Hechler is a professional name and has its origins in the old job title Hechelmann . It refers to the processing of flax and hemp with the hackle .

Well-known namesake

  • Eduard Hechler (1838–1910), German architect and town planner
  • Hans Hechler , 16th century Swiss author
  • Janina Hechler (* 1999), German soccer player
  • Karl Hechler (1840–1898), member of the state parliament, Grand Duchy of Hesse
  • Katharina Hechler (* 2000), German cyclist
  • Ken Hechler (1914-2016), American politician (West Virginia)
  • Paul Hechler (1885–1945), Reichsbankrat, advisor in Dept. I (cartel and organizational affairs) at RWiMin., Advisor in Dept. III (currency issues), associate director general of the Bank for International Settlements
  • William Hechler (1845–1931), Anglican clergyman and promoter of political Zionism