Heimans is a Dutch surname, a variant form of Heijman. The name derives patronymically from a diminutive of the given name Hendrik, itself the Dutch and Estonian cognate of Heinrich, which ultimately comes from the Germanic name Heimirich meaning "home ruler" (from elements heim "home" and rih "ruler"). Later, the spelling Heinrich became common under the influence of names like Haganrich.Notable BearersSeveral individuals have carried the Heimans surname. Jeremy Heimans is an Australian activist and co-founder of the online grassroots advocacy platform GetUp!. Levi Heimans (born 1985) is a Dutch cyclist who competed in the team pursuit at the 2008 Summer Olympics. Ralph Heimans (born 1970) is an Australian portrait painter commissioned to create portraits of prominent figures including Queen Elizabeth II and the Prime Minister of Australia.Related SurnamesOther variant forms include Heijmans, Heymans, Hendriks, Hendrikx, and the anglicized Hendrix. Dutch surnames ending in -s often indicate a patronymic form.Origin and DistributionThe surname is primarily found in the Netherlands, reflecting its Dutch etymology and history.Key FactsMeaning: "home ruler," patronymic from a diminutive of HendrikOrigin: DutchType: surname, patronymicUsage Regions: Netherlands