Bleeker History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Bleeker family

The surname Bleeker was first found in Bavaria, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Bleeker family

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Bleeker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bleicher, Bleichere, Bleichenbach and others.

Early Notables of the Bleeker family

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Bleeker Ranking

Netherlands, the name Bleeker is the 546^th most popular surname with an estimated 3,219 people with that name. 1

Bleeker migration to the United States +

Bleeker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Robinson Bleeker, who settled in Vermont in the 18th century
Harm Bleeker, who settled in Illinois in 1854
Albert Bleeker, who settled in America in 1872
Everd Bleeker, who settled in Illinois in 1885

Contemporary Notables of the name Bleeker (post 1700) +

Pieter Bleeker (1819-1878), Dutch medical doctor and ichthyologist (studier of fish)

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames