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Where did the Dutch Steen family come from? What is the Dutch Steen family crest and coat of arms? When did the Steen family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Steen family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Steen, Steene, Steenes, Steens, Sten, Stene, Stenes, Stens, Steenz, Steenez, Stein, Stien, van Steen, van der Steen, Steyn and many more.

First found in Holland, where the name 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. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steen research. Another 302 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1626, 1679, 1816, and 1846 are included under the topic Early Steen History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 25 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Steen Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Steen Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Hans Steen, aged 24, arrived in New York in 1638

Steen Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Elias Steen, who arrived in New York in 1709
  • Jacob Steen, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1761
  • Elizabeth Steen, who landed in South Carolina in 1772

Steen Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • George Steen, aged 21, arrived in Delaware in 1812
  • Robert Steen, who arrived in New York, NY in 1815
  • Samuel Steen, aged 7, landed in New York, NY in 1834
  • Isabela Steen, aged 48, landed in New York, NY in 1834
  • Isabela, Steen Jr., aged 9, arrived in New York, NY in 1834


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  • Charles A. Steen (1919-2006), American geologist who made and lost a fortune after discovering a uranium in Utah
  • Scott Steen, trumpeter for the Los Angeles based swing band Royal Crown Revue
  • Alexander Steen (b. 1984), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey
  • Anthony David Steen (b. 1939), British politician
  • Cassandra Steen (b. 1980), German singer, songwriter and backing vocalist
  • Johannes Wilhelm Christian Steen (1827-1906), Norwegian politician, Prime Minister of Norway from 1891 to 1893 and from 1898 to 1902
  • Paprika Steen (b. 1964), Danish actress and film director
  • Steve Steen (b. 1954), British actor and comedian


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  1. Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print.
  2. Brechenmacher, Josef Karlmann. Deutches Namenbuch. Stuttgart: Verlag von Adolf Bonz & Comp, 1928. Print.
  3. Colletta, John P. They Came In Ships. Salt Lake City: Ancestry, 1993. Print.
  4. Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Galveston Texas 1896-1951. National Archives Washington DC. Print.
  5. Robb H. Amanda and Andrew Chesler. Encyclopedia of American Family Names. New York: Haper Collins, 1995. Print. (ISBN 0-06-270075-8).
  6. Siebmacher, J.J. Siebmacher's Grosses Wappenbuch 35 Volumes. Germany: Bauer & Raspe. Print.
  7. Rietstap, Johannes Baptist. Armorial Général. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
  8. Göbel, Otto. Niederdeutsche Familiennamen der Gegenwart Wolfshagen-Schäbentz. Franz: Westphal, 1936. Print.
  9. Gottschald, Max. Deutsche Namenkunde unsere Familiennamen nach ihrer Entstehung und Bedeutung. München: J.F. Lehmanns Verlag, 1932. Print.
  10. Bayerisch Stammenbuch von den alten abgestorbenen Fuerten. Print.
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The Steen Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Steen Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

This page was last modified on 10 January 2011 at 12:55.

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