Sprows History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Sprows familyThe surname Sprows 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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. They held a family seat in Shiedam and one of the founder families of the region. Early History of the Sprows familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sprows research. Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Sprows History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sprows Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Sprous, Sprows, Sprouse, Spross, Spruce, Sprosse and many more. Early Notables of the Sprows familyMore information is included under the topic Early Sprows Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Sprows familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Alice Sprouse, who arrived in Virginia in 1642; John Sprous, who came to Virginia in 1649; George Spruce, who settled in Maryland in 1659; Nich Spruce, who came to Virginia in 1661.
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