The surname Rijn 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.
The name is a Dutch toponymic surname meaning "from (the) Rhine river".
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Early History of the Rijn family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Rijn research. Another 107 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1606, 1655 and 1720 are included under the topic Early Rijn History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Rijn Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: van Rijn, van Ryne, van Rhyn, van Ryn, Rijn, Rhyn, Ryn, Rym, Ryne, van der Rijn, de Rijn, van Rym and many more.
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Early Notables of the Rijn family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-69), Dutch painter, etcher, and draftsman
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Migration of the Rijn family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Daniel Durrand Ryne, who settled in Illinois in 1848; John George VanRyn, who came to Allegheny Co., PA in 1851; Andrew Ryne, who arrived in New York in 1852.
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