The surname Harinxma 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 Harinxma family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Harinxma research. Another 94 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1323, 1404, 1498, 1623, 1715, 1759 and 1794 are included under the topic Early Harinxma History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Harinxma Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Haring, Harings, Haringer, Haringen, Harinck, Haringhoek, Haringshauen, Harinsma, Harinx, Harinxma, Hering and many more.
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Early Notables of the Harinxma family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Haring Harinxma (1323-1404), powerful Frisian chieftain and Schieringer, elected potestate of Westergo, continued 'bloody' factionalism between the Schieringers and the Vetkopers finally resulted in t...
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Migration of the Harinxma family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Godvryd Haring who settled in New York in 1709; Anna Haring who arrived in Carolina in 1749; Barbara Weber Haring who settled in Pennsylvania in 1794.
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