Show ContentsBielstein History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Early Origins of the Bielstein family

The surname Bielstein was first found in Hessen, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Bielstein family

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Bielstein Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bielstein, Bielsteinn, Bielestein, Biellestein, Bielstien, Bielsteine and many more.

Early Notables of the Bielstein family

Prominent figures of the time who bore the name Bielstein were

  • Otto von Bielstein, one of the last family members in the Westphalia region, who sold a large portion of the family's properties in 1301 to Count Heinrich I of Hessen


United States Bielstein migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bielstein Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Wilhelm Bielstein who arrived in America in 1783
  • With Bielstein, who landed in America in 1783 1
Bielstein Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Mr. Magda Bielstein, (nee Schickerlein), German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Louise"
  • August Bielstein, aged 36, who arrived in Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Louise" 1

Canada Bielstein migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bielstein Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Lieutenant Bielstein, who landed in Canada in 1783


  1. Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)


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