Aufderheide is a German surname, 'auf der Heide' means 'on the heath'. Notable people with the surname include:
Ashley Aufderheide, American actress Charles Aufderheide (1918–1991), American technician May Aufderheide (1888–1972), American composer Patricia Aufderheide, American media studies
See also Erika (song), which opens with the lyrics "Auf der Heide"