The surname Bielska was first found in Polesie, the largest province of Poland. It is inhabited by Ruthenians, called Polesians, of Ukrainian descent. The main towns are those of Brest Litovsk, Pinsk, Kobryn, Kamenets, Litovsk, and Luninets. It was in this province that the renowned Radziwills and Sapiehas held their vast estates. The surname 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 the name became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Early History of the Bielska family
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Bielska Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Belczyk, Bielska, Belecki, Belewski, Bélik, Belski, Belitsh and many more.
Early Notables of the Bielska family
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Migration of the Bielska family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Aloisie Belsky, who came to Chicago in 1861; Franz Beleck, who settled in Galveston, TX in 1867; Marianna Pawlak Bilski, who settled in Texas in 1867; Valentis Bilski, who settled in New York, NY in 1867.
Contemporary Notables of the name Bielska (post 1700)
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Marjaz Karpinskich Bielska (1844-1926), Polish teacher and author
