Biehl History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Biehl family

The surname Biehl was first found in Silesia, where the name became noted for its many branches within the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. In their later history the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family. The name may originate from (or have lent itelf to) the town Bielau in Silesia and Bielen in Thuringia.

Early History of the Biehl family

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Biehl Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Biehler, Bieler, Beihler, Bielert (eastern regions), Beiler, Beiller, Bihler, Bielau, Bielen, Beeler and many more.

Early Notables of the Biehl family

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Biehl Ranking

In the United States, the name Biehl is the 15,269^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Biehl migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Biehl Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michel Biehl, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1748 2
Peter Biehl, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 2

Biehl Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johannes Biehl, who arrived in America in 1835 2
Konrad Biehl, who arrived in America in 1835 2
Margaretha Biehl, who landed in America in 1835 2
H Biehl, who landed in Texas in 1850 2
Wilh Biehl, who landed in America in 1852 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Biehl (post 1700) +

Janet Biehl (b. 1953), American writer associated with social ecology
Amy Elizabeth Biehl (1967-1993), white American graduate of Stanford University and an Anti-Apartheid activist in South Africa
Richard A. Biehl, American politician, Candidate for Mayor of Darien, Illinois, 2007 3
Mrs. Ray W. Biehl, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Louisiana, 1960 3
Mary Biehl, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Ohio, 1964 3
Frank Biehl, American politician, Supervisor of Erin Township, Michigan, 1947-57; Village President of Roseville, Michigan, 1949-52 3
Andrew A. Biehl, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Idaho, 1952 3
John Henry Biehl del Río (1939-2023), Chilean lawyer, political scientist, and diplomat, Ambassador to the United States for Chile (1994-1998)
Charlotta Dorothea Biehl (1731-1788), Danish playwright and translator
João Guilherme Biehl, Brazilian anthropologist and theologian

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 28) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html