Show ContentsBisch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Bisch originates from the Old Norse word "buski," meaning "bush," or "woods” thus it is classed at a toponymic surname and was most likely used by a man who lived near a prominent bush. It is equivalent to the English surname "Bush."

Early Origins of the Bisch family

The surname Bisch was first found in Holland.

Early History of the Bisch family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bisch research. The years 1450, 1516, 1634 and 1656 are included under the topic Early Bisch History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bisch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bosch, van den Bosch, Bos, van den Bos, Bosse and many more.

Early Notables of the Bisch family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Hieronymous Bosch (1450-1516), Dutch painter who's work is well-known for the use of fantastic imagery to illustrate moral...
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United States Bisch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Bisch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Albert Bisch, who settled in Philadelphia in 1807
  • Adam Bisch, who arrived in Ohio in 1844

Contemporary Notables of the name Bisch (post 1700) +

  • Art Bisch (1926-1958), American racecar driver
  • Thierry Bisch (b. 1953), French artist


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