Flesch History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

The German name Flesch and its variants has most likely evolved from the Low German word "flesch," which means "meat." It may have been an occupational name for a butcher, or it may have evolved from a nickname.

Early Origins of the Flesch family

The surname Flesch was first found in Swabia, where it is thought to have first emerged. The first known bearer of the name was Johann Flesche, who was a resident of Rappoltsweiler, Alsace in 1389. The young Flesch family played a major role in the early history of the region, and contributed greatly to the development of medieval Swabian society.

Early History of the Flesch family

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Flesch Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fletsche, Fletscher, Fletschner, Fleschner, Flesche, Flesch, Pflöschner, Flaschel and many more.

Early Notables of the Flesch family

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Flesch migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Flesch Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Flesch was naturalized in Missouri in 1848
William Flesch took an oath of allegiance in Philadelphia in 1856
Anna Flesch immigrated to Indiana in 1867
Franz Flesch, aged 40, who settled in America, in 1892
F. Flesch, aged 40, who landed in America, in 1894

Flesch Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Augustine Flesch, aged 27, who settled in America from Nagenan, Germany, in 1908
Jakob Flesch, aged 25, who settled in America from Hamburg, Germany, in 1909
Anna Flesch, aged 31, who landed in America from Paripas, Hungary, in 1910
Aladar Flesch, aged 16, who landed in America, in 1910
Berthold Flesch, aged 37, who landed in America, in 1910
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Contemporary Notables of the name Flesch (post 1700) +

Karl Flesch (1873-1944), Hungarian-German violin virtuoso
Stephen Alexander Flesch (b. 1942), South African author
Ella Flesch (1900-1957), well-known Austrian singer
Siegfried "Fritz" Flesch (1872-1939), Austrian Olympic saber fencer