The surname Seys 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Seys family
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Seys Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Seys, Seyys, Seeys, Seyes, Seyss, Sey and others.
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Early Notables of the Seys family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
the Seys family of Amsterdam
Seys Ranking
In France, the name Seys is the 7,205th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
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Seys migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Seys Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Evan Seys, who settled in Virginia sometime between 1666 and 1667
Seys Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
John Seys, who arrived in Maryland in 1724
Johan Ludovick Seys, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1733
Johan Ludwick Seys, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733
Seys migration to the United States 
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