There are
592
Bleeckers in the USA
Bleecker is the
37591st
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bleecker

AnthonyBleecker

Anthony Bleecker was an American poet and translator, known for his translations of Greek and Roman poetry and his own original works.

LeonBleecker

Leon Bleecker was an American football player who played as a halfback for the New York Giants in the early 20th century.

RutgerBleecker

Rutger Bleecker was a Dutch American merchant and landowner in colonial New York, and one of the founders of the towns of Schenectady and New Rochelle.

NicholasBleecker

Nicholas Bleecker was an American lawyer and politician who served as Mayor of Albany, New York in the early 19th century.

AbrahamBleecker

Abraham Bleecker was a Dutch American physician and professor of medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons.

MargaretBleecker

Margaret Bleecker was an American artist known for her landscape paintings and portraits, and for her involvement in the Hudson River School of art.

JacobBleecker

Jacob Bleecker was a Dutch American silversmith and metalworker, known for his ornate and intricate designs.

JohnBleecker

John Bleecker was an American politician and businessman who served as a Representative in the New York State Assembly in the late 18th century.

JanJansen

Jan Jansen Bleecker was a Dutch fur trader and explorer who played a significant role in the early exploration and settlement of New York and the Hudson River Valley.

HenricusBleecker

Henricus Bleecker was a Dutch American clergyman and theologian, known for his sermons and religious writings.

Bleecker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bleecker' is of Dutch origin and is derived from the Dutch word 'bleecker,' meaning 'dyer' or 'bleacher.' It was likely originally an occupational name for someone involved in the production of bleached or dyed fabrics.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bleecker' is primarily found in the United States, particularly in the state of New York. This is due to the historical presence of Dutch settlers in the region, including the Bleecker family.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bleecker' include 'Bleeker' and 'Bleker.'
Migration and ImmigrationThe Bleecker family, along with many other Dutch families, migrated to the New Netherlands (later New York) in the 17th century as part of Dutch colonization efforts. Over time, their descendants became part of the broader American population.