The surname Vlach was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
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Early History of the Vlach family
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Vlach Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vlak, Vlake, Vlaken, Vlack, Vlacker, Vlakveld, Vlach, Flach, Flack, Flake, Flachen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vlach family
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Vlach migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Vlach Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Antonie Vlach, who settled in Chicago in 1868
Frantiska Vlach, who settled in New York in 1879
Anton Vlach, who settled in New York, NY in 1883
Barbara Vlach, who arrived in New York, NY in 1884
Ferdinand Vlach, who arrived in New York, NY in 1885
Contemporary Notables of the name Vlach (post 1700)
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Adolph Vlach, American politician, Independent Candidate for Wisconsin State Assembly 34th District, 1974 1
Karel Vlach (1911-1986), Czech dance orchestra conductor and arranger
Miroslav Vlach (1935-2001), Czech bronze medalist ice hockey player at the 1964 Winter Olympic
Historic Events for the Vlach family
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USS Arizona
Mr. Vincent J. Vlach Jr., American Yeoman First Class working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he survived the sinking 2
Vlach migration to the United States 
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