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

The Dejongh surname comes from the Middle Dutch words "de jonc," meaning "the young," a term used to denote the younger of two bearers of the same name, usually a son who bore the same name as his father, which later became a hereditary surname.

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Jong, Jonge, Jonges, Jongg, Jonng, Joong, Joonge, Jonggs, Jongges, de Jong, van Jong, de Jong, Johngh 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Dejongh research. Another 305 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1709, 1821, and 1831 are included under the topic Early Dejongh History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Dejongh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dejongh Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • J DeJongh, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1795

Dejongh Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • David M. deJongh, aged 18, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1895
  • Rebecca DeJongh, aged 14, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1895

Dejongh Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • A. C. deJongh, aged 22, who arrived at Ellis Island from Nymegen, Gelderland, in 1907
  • Blanche deJongh, aged 24, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1910
  • Henry deJongh, aged 52, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1910
  • Gerrit DeJongh, aged 42, who arrived at Ellis Island from Oudewater, Holland, in 1920
  • Julius DeJongh, aged 34, who arrived at Ellis Island, in 1923

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  • Matthijs deJongh, Dutch filmmaker


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The Dejongh Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Dejongh 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.

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