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Early Origins of the Van Pauw family

The surname Van Pauw 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.

Early History of the Van Pauw family

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Van Pauw Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Pauw, Pauwe, Pauwes, Pauws, Paauw, Paauws, Pauwez, Pauwz, de Pauw, Paw, de Paw and many more.

Early Notables of the Van Pauw family

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Migration of the Van Pauw family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Arthur Depauw, who was naturalized in Illinois in 1904; Victor De Pauw, who came to Boston in 1906; and J. W. Depaux, who came to San Francisco in 1850..



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