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

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Vianden, Vianen, Viani, Vanden, Vandelin, Vandin, Vanden, Vyanden, Vienden and many more.

First found in Belgium and Luxemburg, 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 Luxemburg, a Grand Duchy of Erope and a province of Belgium. The House of Luxemburg is descended from Count Conrad who died 1086. Towns of the area inclue Viesalm, Herbeumont, Bertrix, Marche and Bastogne. 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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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vian research. Another 245 words(18 lines of text) covering the year 1288 is included under the topic Early Vian History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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

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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Heinrich Vianden, who came to Wisconsin in 1849; George Viander, who came to Philadelphia in 1819; and many others who came in the great migration from Europe to the New World..

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  • Sir Philip Vian (1894-1968), English naval commander


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