Vandeveen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands

The Vandeveen surname is derived from the Dutch word "Veen," which means "fen" or "Peatbog," which is the most common geographical feature of the northern provinces of the Netherlands. Many instances of the surname are thought to be habitational, deriving from any of various places named with this word. The preposition "van" meaning "of" or "from" ' is commonly found with Dutch names, especially with habitation names. The preposition "de," meaning "the," is also commonly used with these names.

Early Origins of the Vandeveen family

The surname Vandeveen was first found in the Netherlands.

Early History of the Vandeveen family

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Vandeveen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: vander Veen, van Veen, Van den ven, Van de Ven, van der Veen, van der Feen, Vanderveen, VanderVeen, Veenstra and many more.

Early Notables of the Vandeveen family

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Vandeveen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Vandeveen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Djoeke Jans Vandeveen, age 38, who arrived at New York on Sept. 8, 1847, aboard the "Hull"