| ![Show Contents]() Schlichting History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Germany Etymology of SchlichtingWhat does the name Schlichting mean? 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. Early Origins of the Schlichting familyThe 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. Early History of the Schlichting familyThis 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. Schlichting Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Schlicht, Schlecht, Schlichte, Schlichter, Schlichtmann, Schliche and many more. Early Notables of the Schlichting familyMore information is included under the topic Early Schlichting Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Schlichting RankingIn the United States, the name Schlichting is the 13,415th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Schlichting Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Cristian Schlichting, who arrived in America in 1793
Schlichting Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Mr. Fried. Schlichting, aged 45, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844, he died in 1847
- Mrs. Friedke Schlichting, (nee Steinmetz), from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844
- Miss Dor. Schlichting, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844
- Miss Wilme. Schlichting, aged 20, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844
- Miss Friedke Schlichting, aged 14, from Germany who arrived in Galveston, Texas aboard the ship "Herschel" in 1844
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Schlichting (post 1700) | + |
- Mary M. Schlichting, American Republican politician, Postmaster at Haslett, Michigan, 1954-65 (acting, 1954-56) 2
- George M. V. Schlichting, American politician, First Selectman of Darien, Connecticut, 1917 2
- Ferdinand H. Schlichting, American politician, Circuit Judge in Wisconsin 4th Circuit, 1954-56 2
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