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Royer Family Crest
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Origins Available: Dutch, French

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

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Royer, Royers, Royyer, Royyers, Rouyer, Rouyers, Royerrs 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 Royer research. Another 307 words(22 lines of text) covering the years 1581, 1650, and 1717 are included under the topic Early Royer History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Royer Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • Noel Royer settled in Carolina with his wife, Madelainne, his daughters, Marie and Madelinne, his sons, Pierre and Noel and his daughter-in-law, Judith Giton, in 1695

Royer Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Sebastian Royer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1718
  • Anna Margaretha Royer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1726
  • Agnes Flockirth Royer, who settled in Pennsylvania in 1726
  • Anna Margaret Royer, who arrived in America sometime between 1726 and 1727
  • John Jacob Royer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1729


Royer Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Angel Royer, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816
  • Angel Royer, who came to Puerto Rico in 1816
  • Peter Royer settled in Philadelphia in 1828
  • Ant Royer, aged 32, arrived in New Orleans, La in 1830
  • A. R. Royer, who settled in San Francisco in 1851


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  • Casey Royer (b. 1958), American drummer
  • Charles Royer (b. 1939), former mayor of Seattle
  • Hugh Royer Jr. (b. 1936), American PGA golfer
  • Lee "Rock" Royer (1938-1973), American football coach
  • Michelle Royer (b. 1966), former Miss USA
  • William Royer (b. 1920), US politician
  • Alphonse Royer (1803-1875), French author, dramatist and theatre manager
  • Julien Bentley Royer (b. 1955), Dominican politician in the Dominica Labour Party
  • Clémence Royer (1830-1902), French scientist and feminist
  • Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer (1705-1755), French composer


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