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Early Origins of the Royer family

The surname Royer was 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.

Early History of the Royer family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Royer research. Another 120 words (9 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 and printed products wherever possible.

Royer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Royer, Royers, Royyer, Royyers, Rouyer, Rouyers, Royerrs and many more.

Early Notables of the Royer family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

the Royer family of Holland

Royer World Ranking

In the United States, the name Royer is the 3,731^st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Royer is ranked the 454^th most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Royer is the 135^th popular surname with an estimated 22,598 people with that name. 3

Royer migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Royer Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Noel Royer, who 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 United States in the 18th Century

Sebastian Royer, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1718 4
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 4
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Royer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Angel Royer, who arrived in Puerto Rico in 1816 4
Peter Royer, who settled in Philadelphia in 1828
Ant Royer, aged 32, who arrived in New Orleans, La in 1830 4
A. R. Royer, who settled in San Francisco in 1851
Otto Royer, who settled in Texas in 1854
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Royer migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Royer Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Jean Royer, son of Jean and Marie, who married Marie Terger, daughter of Daniel and Louise, in Château-Richer, Quebec on 2nd November 1663 5
Jean Royer, son of Jean and Marie, who married Catherine-Marguerite Dumont, daughter of Julien and Catherine, in Quebec on 19th October 1694 5

Royer Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Augustin Royer, son of Jean and Catherine, who married Angélique Pepin, daughter of Joseph and Marguerite, in Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 26th May 1732 5
Gabriel Royer, son of Jean and Catherine, who married Marie-Anne Hély, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Rosalie, in Saint-Vallier, Quebec on 15th February 1740 5
François Royer, son of Jean-Baptiste and Marie-Madeleine, who married Marie-Ursule Bonin, daughter of Pierre and Madeleine, in Quebec on 28th April 1755 5
Joseph Royer, son of Augustin and Angélique, who married Geneviève Terrien, daughter of Pierre and Madeleine, in Saint-Jean-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 20th January 1755 5
François Royer, son of Jean and Lucile, who married Radegonde Palin, daughter of Louis-Charles and Geneviève, in Montreal, Quebec on 12th January 1756 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Royer (post 1700) +

William Royer (b. 1920), American politician, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California (1979-1981)
Michelle Royer (b. 1966), American beauty pageant winner, Miss USA (1987), currently a television host
Hugh Royer Jr. (b. 1936), American PGA golfer who had 6 PGA tour wins
Charles Royer (b. 1939), American politician, 48th Mayor of Seattle, Washington (1978-1898)
Casey Royer (b. 1958), American singer, songwriter, and musician, best known as the lead vocalist for the Southern Californian punk rock band D.I
Lee "Rock" Royer (1938-1973), American football coach
Jean Royer (1938-2019), French Canadian writer and poet
Joseph-Nicolas-Pancrace Royer (1705-1755), French composer and harpsichordist
Clémence Royer (1830-1902), French scientist and feminist, best known for her translation of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species
Julien Bentley Royer (b. 1955), Dominican politician in the Dominica Labour Party
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Historic Events for the Royer family +

USS Arizona

Mr. Howard Dale Royer, American Gunner's Mate Third Class from Ohio, USA working aboard the ship "USS Arizona" when she sunk during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor on 7th December 1941, he died in the sinking 6

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.
Pearl Harbour: USS Arizona Casualties List Pearl Harbour December 7, 1941. (Retrieved 2018, July 31st). Retrieved from http://pearl-harbor.com/arizona/casualtylist.html