There are
1101
Bleekers in the USA
Bleeker is the
23167th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Bleeker

HendrickJan

Hendrik Jan Bleeker was a Dutch physician and ichthyologist known for his extensive studies of fish species in the East Indies.

JanBleeker

Jan Bleeker was a Dutch civil servant and herpetologist known for his research on reptiles and amphibians in the East Indies.

HermanBleeker

Herman Bleeker was a Dutch cyclist who competed in the individual road race at the 1948 Summer Olympics.

JanWillem

Jan Willem Bleeker is a Dutch cricketer who played for the national team between 2005 and 2015.

JanBleeker

Jan Bleeker was a Dutch politician who served as a member of the House of Representatives from 1967 to 1972.

JohnBleeker

John Bleeker is an American football player who played as a defensive back for the New York Giants and the New Orleans Saints.

AmandaBleeker

Amanda Bleeker is a Canadian actress known for her role as Emily on the TV series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.'

JohannesHerman

Johannes Herman Bleeker was a Dutch physician and anatomist known for his studies on the anatomy of the heart.

PeterBleeker

Peter Bleeker is an Australian rules footballer who played for the Sydney Swans in the Australian Football League.

RyanBleeker

Ryan Bleeker is a Canadian soccer player who plays as a midfielder for HFX Wanderers FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Bleeker Genealogy

OriginsThe surname 'Bleeker' is of Dutch origin. It is derived from the Dutch word 'bleecker' which means 'bleacher' or 'dyer.' The surname likely originated as an occupational name for someone involved in the process of bleaching or dying cloth.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Bleeker' is primarily found in the Netherlands and is most common in the province of North Holland. However, there are also individuals with the surname 'Bleeker' living in other countries with Dutch immigrant populations, such as the United States, Canada, and Australia.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Bleeker' include 'Blecker' and 'Bleek'.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Bleeker' can be traced back to Dutch colonization and exploration in the East Indies, as well as more recent movements of Dutch immigrants to other countries.