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

Fliehs, 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 Fliehs surname is from the 2010 census data.

Popularity of Fliehs in America

Fliehs is the 143149th most popular name in America based on the data we have collected from the U.S. Census Bureau.

The Fliehs surname appeared 116 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 Fliehs.

The history of the last name Fliehs

The surname FLIEHS is of German origin and dates back to the late medieval period. It is believed to have originated from the Bavarian region of Germany, specifically in the areas around Munich and Augsburg.

One theory suggests that the name FLIEHS is derived from the Old High German word "fliohan," which means "to flee" or "to escape." This could indicate that the earliest bearers of this surname were refugees or migrants who had fled from their original homelands.

Another possible explanation for the origin of the name FLIEHS is that it is a locational surname, referring to a specific place or region. There are several villages and towns in southern Germany with names similar to "Fliehs," such as Fliesbach and Fließberg. It is possible that the surname originated from one of these locations and was adopted by families living there.

In terms of historical references, the earliest recorded mention of the surname FLIEHS can be found in the Augsburg City Archives, dating back to the late 15th century. A certain Hans FLIEHS is listed as a resident of the city in a tax record from 1487.

One notable bearer of the FLIEHS surname was Johann FLIEHS (1546-1623), a German composer and organist who served at the court of the Dukes of Bavaria in Munich. His works, including masses and motets, were highly regarded during his lifetime.

Another individual of historical significance was Friedrich FLIEHS (1779-1856), a Bavarian politician and jurist who served as the Mayor of Munich from 1835 to 1848. He played a pivotal role in the city's development and modernization during the early 19th century.

In the realm of literature, the poet and novelist Theodor FLIEHS (1820-1891) gained recognition for his works depicting the rural life and landscapes of southern Germany. His novel "Das Dorf am Walde" (The Village in the Woods) is considered a classic of German regional literature.

Moving to the 20th century, Georg FLIEHS (1892-1971) was a prominent German architect who designed several notable buildings in Munich, including the Alte Pinakothek museum and the Maximilianeum, the home of the Bavarian parliament.

Lastly, Herbert FLIEHS (1924-2004) was a German soldier and author who served in the Wehrmacht during World War II. His memoir, "In der Hölle von Stalingrad" (In the Hell of Stalingrad), provides a firsthand account of the Battle of Stalingrad, one of the deadliest battles in human history.

Race and ethnic origin of people with the last name Fliehs

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

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 Fliehs 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.

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 Fliehs was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

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