| ![Show Contents]() Blaha Surname History
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 Germany The roots of the distinguished surname Blaha lie in the former kingdom of Bohemia. The surname is derived from the place name "Plana," a medieval township in the kingdom of Bohemia. It is likely that the name was first borne by a resident of this region. Early Origins of the Blaha familyThe surname Blaha was first found in Bohemia, where the township of Plana was located. The earliest known bearer of the name was Henrick Planer, who lived in Prague, the capital of Plana, in 1306. The young Blaha family was an integral part of a feudal society which would shape modern European history, and played an important role in the development of the region. Early History of the Blaha familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blaha research. Another 101 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1364, 1546, 1607 and 1714 are included under the topic Early Blaha History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blaha Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Planer, Plan, von Plan, Blaha, Planner, Blanner and many more. Early Notables of the Blaha familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blaha Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blaha RankingIn the United States, the name Blaha is the 17,444th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
 Blaha migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Blaha Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Victor Blaha, aged 26, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "New York" from Southampton, England 2
- Anne Blaha, aged 38, who arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "France" from Le Havre, France 2
- Antoine Blaha, aged 14, arrived in New York in 1920 aboard the ship "France" from Le Havre, France 2
| Contemporary Notables of the name Blaha (post 1700) | + |
- Colonel John Elmer Blaha (b. 1942), American NASA astronaut with 161 days in space 3
- George Blaha (b. 1945), American radio and television personality
- Julie Blaha, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Minnesota, 2004 4
- Ludwig Blaha (b. 1903), German actor
- Josef Blaha, well-known violinist living in England
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Blaha migration to the United States 
