Leuven History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Leuven name is generally thought to have evolved from a place name to a surname. There was a Lauffen in Wurtemberg, as well as places called Laufen and Lauf in other parts of the Holy Roman Empire. Versions of the name that evolve from the word "läufer," which meant "runner," are thought to have originally been an occupational name for a messenger. There is also a Jewish Ashkenazic name Leuven. Early Origins of the Leuven familyThe surname Leuven was first found in Wurtemberg, and later in Switzerland, where the Lauffer spelling was most common. Early History of the Leuven familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Leuven research. Another 75 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Leuven History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Leuven Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Lorfing, Laurfing, Lauerfingen, Leurvin, Laufer, Lauffer, Lauffen, Leuvelin, Leuven, Leirven and many more. Early Notables of the Leuven familyMore information is included under the topic Early Leuven Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Leuven Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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