The surname Van Buyten was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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.
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Early History of the Van Buyten family
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Van Buyten Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Buyten, van Buyten, Buyton, Buytan, van Buyton, Vanbuyten, Vanbuyton, Buytene and many more.
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Early Notables of the Van Buyten family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
the van Buyten family of Flanders
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Migration of the Van Buyten family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Many settlers were recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Contemporary Notables of the name Van Buyten (post 1700)
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Jan Van Buyten, Visual Effects
Daniel Van Buyten (b. 1978), Belgian international footballer
Belgium
