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Early Origins of the Bleich family

The surname Bleich was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Bleich family

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Bleich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bleicher, Bleichere, Bleichenbach and others.

Early Notables of the Bleich family

Prominent among members of the name Bleich in this period include

  • the Bleicher family of Bavaria

Bleich Ranking

In the United States, the name Bleich is the 14,978th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1


United States Bleich migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bleich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
  • Johan Friederich Bleich, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1753 2
  • Hans Michael Bleich, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1754 2
Bleich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Johann M Bleich, aged 48, who arrived in Missouri in 1840 2
  • Charles Franc. Bleich, who arrived in America in 1849
  • Pinkas Bleich, who landed in Texas in 1850 2
  • Eva Katharina Bleich, who settled in North America in 1856

Canada Bleich migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bleich Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
  • Elias Bleich, who arrived in Canada in 1777
Bleich Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
  • Elias Bleich, who landed in Canada in 1800


  1. "What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
  2. 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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