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Early Origins of the Desneux family

The surname Desneux 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 Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. 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 Desneux family

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Desneux Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dosner, Dossemer, Dötscher, Desneux, Desnos, Datzner and many more.

Early Notables of the Desneux family

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Migration of the Desneux family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: P. Disnor, who was recorded in a list of passengers arriving in San Francisco in 1852.


Contemporary Notables of the name Desneux (post 1700) +

  • Brigadier-General Auguste Desneux (1885-1946), French Commanding Officer during World War II 1
  • Romain Desneux, Actor


  1. Generals of World War II. (Retrieved 2011, October 3) Auguste Desneux. Retrieved from http://generals.dk/general/Desneux/Auguste-Martin/France.html


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