Van Gelder History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Van Gelder familyThe surname Van Gelder 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands in Haarlem. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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. Early History of the Van Gelder familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Van Gelder research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1670 and 1673 are included under the topic Early Van Gelder History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Van Gelder Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gelder, van Gelder, Vangelder, Op-Gelder and many more. Early Notables of the Van Gelder familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Van Gelder RankingIn Netherlands, the name Van Gelder is the 252nd most popular surname with an estimated 5,398 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Van Gelder Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
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