Find out how popular the last name Fleisch is in the United States and learn more about the meaning, history, and race and ethnic origin of people in America who are named Fleisch.

Fleisch, like all of the last names we have data for, is identified by the U.S. Census Bureau as a surname which has more than 100 occurrences in the United States in the Decennial Census survey. The most recent statistics we have for the Fleisch surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fleisch in America

Fleisch is the 62359th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fleisch surname appeared 321 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 people would have the surname Fleisch.

We can also compare 2010 data for Fleisch to data from the previous census in 2000. The table below contains all of the statistics for both years in a side-by-side comparison.

The history of the last name Fleisch

The surname FLEISCH is of German origin, derived from the Middle High German word "fleisch," meaning "flesh" or "meat." The name likely originated in the Middle Ages, around the 13th or 14th century, and was initially used as an occupational surname for individuals involved in the meat trade, such as butchers or slaughterers.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name FLEISCH can be found in the Codex Diplomaticus Brandenburgensis, a collection of historical documents from the Margraviate of Brandenburg, dating back to the 14th century. The name appears in various forms, including Fleischer, Fleisscher, and Fleyschhawer, reflecting regional variations in spelling and pronunciation.

The FLEISCH surname is also associated with several notable individuals throughout history. Johann Fleisch, a German theologian and reformer, lived from 1491 to 1548 and was a prominent figure during the Reformation. Another notable bearer of the name was Johann Philipp Fleisch, a German painter and engraver, who lived from 1637 to 1698 and is known for his religious and mythological works.

In the 16th century, the FLEISCH surname can be found in various town records and church registers across Germany, particularly in regions like Bavaria, Saxony, and the Rhineland. One example is Hans Fleisch, a merchant and burgher of Nürnberg, who was born around 1520 and is mentioned in several historical documents from the city.

The name FLEISCH also has connections to various place names and geographical locations. For instance, the town of Fleischwangen in Bavaria is believed to have derived its name from the German word "Fleisch," potentially indicating a historical association with the meat trade or the presence of individuals bearing the FLEISCH surname in the area.

Another notable individual with the FLEISCH surname was Georg Friedrich Fleisch, a German philosopher and theologian, who lived from 1659 to 1721. He is known for his works on metaphysics and natural philosophy and served as a professor at the University of Jena.

In the 18th century, the FLEISCH surname gained prominence through individuals like Johann Caspar Fleisch, a German theologian and author, born in 1724 and known for his work on biblical exegesis and church history.

The FLEISCH surname has a rich history and can be traced back to the Middle Ages, with its origins rooted in the German word for "flesh" and its association with the meat trade. While its prevalence may have fluctuated over time, the name has been carried by notable individuals across various fields, from theology and philosophy to art and commerce, leaving an indelible mark on the cultural and intellectual landscape of Germany and beyond.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fleisch

We also have some data on the ancestry of people with the surname Fleisch.

The below race categories are the modified race categories used in the Census Bureau's population estimates program. All people were categorized into six mutually exclusive racial and Hispanic origin groups:

1. White only
2. Black only
3. American Indian and Alaskan Native only
4. Asian and Pacific Islander only
5. Hispanic
6. Two or More Races

For the most recent 2010 census data, the race/ethnic origin breakdown for Fleisch was:

Note: Any fields showing (S) means the data was suppressed for privacy so that the data does not in any way identify any specific individuals.

Since we have data from the previous census in 2000, we can also compare the values to see how the popularity of Fleisch has changed in the 10 years between the two census surveys.

Data source

The last name data and ethnic breakdown of last names is sourced directly from the Decennial Census survey, conducted every 10 years by the United States Census Bureau.

The history and meaning of the name Fleisch was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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