Haan History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Haan family

The surname Haan 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 Haan family

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Haan Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Haen, Haene, Haenn, Haenns, Haenes, Haens, Hean, Heann, Heanes, Häen, van Haen and many more.

Early Notables of the Haan family

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Haan Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Haan is the 326^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,666 people with that name. 1

Haan migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Haan Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johan Jurg Haan, who arrived in New York in 1709 2
Johan Valentin Haan, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 2
Abraham Haan, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 2
Valantine Haan, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1737 2
Johanes Haan, aged 18, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1739 2
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Haan Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Thysen Haan, aged 6, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Wopke De Haan, who arrived in Baltimore, Maryland in 1847 2
Wyntje Haan, aged 8, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
Neerd Haan, aged 23, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Nicolaas Haan, aged 11, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Haan (post 1700) +

Major General William G. Haan (1863-1924), American army officer during WWI, recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and Croix de guerre (France)
Gijsbert Haan (1801-1874), Dutch-American religious leader, founder of the Christian Reformed Church in the United States and Canada
Wilhem de Haan (1801-1855), Dutch zoologist
Adrianus "Arend" or "Arie" Haan (b. 1948), former Dutch footballer
Edmond Haan (b. 1924), French professional football player

Citations +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
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)