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Etymology of Fleischhacker

What does the name Fleischhacker mean?

The ancient and distinguished German surname Fleischhacker is derived from the German word "fleisch," meaning "meat," and the suffix "mann," meaning "man"; thus, this name refers to a butcher.

Early Origins of the Fleischhacker family

The surname Fleischhacker was first found in Austria, where the Fleischmann family 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 its later history, the Fleischmann family became a power unto itself and was elevated to the ranks of nobility. The earliest known bearer of the name was Heinrich Lenke der fleischman, who lived in Eger in 1379.

Early History of the Fleischhacker family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Fleischhacker research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1539, 1586, 1608, 1629, 1663, 1676, 1729 and 1809 are included under the topic Early Fleischhacker History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Fleischhacker Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fleisch, Fleishauer, Fleischbein, Fleischer, Fleischhacker, Fleischmann, Fleischen, Fleischern, Fleishhaus, Fleischdorf, Flesch (North Germany) and many more.

Early Notables of the Fleischhacker family

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Fleischhacker migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fleischhacker Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Isaac Fleischhacker, aged 15, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hanaverian Bark Celle" in 1853 1
  • Caroline Fleischhacker, aged 38, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Hanaverian Bark Celle" in 1853 1
  • Jacob Fleischhacker, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Holsatia" in 1868 1
  • Sophie Fleischhacker, aged 17, German settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Saxonia" in 1868 1
  • Josef Fleischhacker, aged 9, Hungarian settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Frisia" in 1873 1
  • ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Fleischhacker (post 1700) +

  • Herbert Fleischhacker, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from California, 1920 2
  • Michael Fleischhacker (b. 1969), Austrian journalist


  1. Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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