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The origin of this name is somewhat uncertain; it almost certainly comes from the Old High German word "sleht," but this word has two different meanings. The first is "direct or natural," so the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was straightforward in his manner. The other meaning is "flat," and there are several areas around Germany named for the word, so the name may have been given to a man from any of these places.
The surname Schlichting was first found in Austria, where the name Schlichting 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. In their later history, bearers of the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family. The origin of this name is somewhat uncertain; it almost certainly comes from the Old High German word "sleht," but this word has two different meanings. The first is "direct or natural," so the name may have originated as a nickname for someone who was straightforward in his manner. The other meaning is "flat," and there are several areas around Germany named for the word, so the name may have been given to a man from any of these places.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schlichting research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1387 is included under the topic Early Schlichting History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schlicht, Schlecht, Schlichte, Schlichter, Schlichtmann, Schliche and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Schlichting Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
In the United States, the name Schlichting is the 13,415th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1