The surname Thy 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 Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. 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.
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Early History of the Thy family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Thy research. Another 80 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1617, 1684 and 1830 are included under the topic Early Thy History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Thy Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Thye, Thy, Thyes, Thys, Thyese, Thyses, Thyi, Thyis, Thyy, Tye, Tie, van Tye, van Thye, Thyee and many more.
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Early Notables of the Thy family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Gysbrecht Thys (1617-1684), a Flemish Baroque painter
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Migration of the Thy family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jan Thys, who arrived in New Netherland in 1649; James Thigpen, who came to North Carolina in 1653; Johan Nic Thys, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1738.
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