Duhamel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Duhamel familyThe surname Duhamel 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. Early History of the Duhamel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duhamel research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1628, 1630, 1692 and 1780 are included under the topic Early Duhamel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Duhamel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Hamel, Hamelaers, Hamelberg, Hamelen, Hamelenberg, Hamelin, Hamelinck, Hamelinière, Hamme and many more. Early Notables of the Duhamel familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Hendrick Hamel (1630-1692), the first Westerner to write about the Joseon Dynasty era in Korea. He was a bookkeeper with the Dutch East India Company but... Duhamel RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Duhamel is the 851st most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Duhamel is ranked the 285th most popular surname with an estimated 13,840 people with that name. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Duhamel Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Duhamel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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