Van Aalst History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Van Aalst familyThe surname Van Aalst 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 The Hague, a town in the province of South Holland. In the 13th century this village was no more than a hunting Lodge of the counts of Holland. Count Floris V made it his home and it became the seat of the supreme court. It became a town in the 19th century. It is now the seat of Government. 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. Early History of the Van Aalst familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Aalst research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Van Aalst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Van Aalst Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Aalst, Aallst, Aalste, Aalstes, Aallste, Aalstt, Aalstte, Aalsts, Aalstes, Aalstts, van Aalst and many more. Early Notables of the Van Aalst familyMore information is included under the topic Early Van Aalst Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Van Aalst RankingIn Netherlands, the name Van Aalst is the 641st most popular surname with an estimated 2,853 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Van Aalst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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