Schleich History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The name is derived from the German word "schleifen," meaning "to grind" or "polish," and is almost certainly occupational in origin, meaning that the name came from the profession of its first bearer. Most likely, the name's first bearer was one who polished swords and armor for a living, though it is also possible that he ground diamonds.

Early Origins of the Schleich family

The surname Schleich was first found in Germany, where the name Schleich came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as numerous branches of the same house acquired distant estates, some of which were located in other countries. Through the acquisition of these estates as well as their important contributions to society, the family successfully elevated their social status.

Early History of the Schleich family

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Schleich Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schleiffer, Schleifer, Schleif, Schleifmann and many more.

Early Notables of the Schleich family

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Schleich migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schleich Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Schleich, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738 1
Johannes Schleich, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1751 1
Johann Henrich Schleich, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1752 1

Schleich Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johan Christoph Gottleib Schleich, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1803 1
Mr. Joseph Schleich, aged 28, German who arrived in Galveston, Texas in 1846 aboard the ship "Dyle Soomes"
Daniel Schleich, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
Magdale Schleich, aged 9, who arrived in New York in 1854 1
Walburge Schleich, aged 44, who landed in New York in 1854 1
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Contemporary Notables of the name Schleich (post 1700) +

Friedrich Schleich, founder of Schleich, a German producer of toy figurines and accessories in 1935
Carl Ludwig Schleich (1859-1922), German surgeon and writer
Josef Schleich (1902-1949), Austrian who helped many Jews cross the border to Yugoslavia
Eduard Ritter von Schleich (1888-1947), Bavarian flying ace of World War I with 35 aerial victories

Citations +

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)