Verburgh History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Verburgh familyThe surname Verburgh 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 Delft, a town in the province of South Holland. It received its charter from Prince William II of the Netherlands in 1246. In 1536 it was almost totally destroyed by fire. It became the residence of the Counts of Orange. The Old Church, originally built in the 11th century, was rebuilt in 1476. It is most famous for its beautiful porcelain. It did not survive the French occupation at the end of 18th century. Hence, New Delft. 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 Verburgh familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Verburgh research. Another 97 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1745 and 1776 are included under the topic Early Verburgh History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Verburgh Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Verburch, Verburcht, Verburg, Verburgh, Vorburger, Ferber, Fürberg and many more. Early Notables of the Verburgh familyMore information is included under the topic Early Verburgh Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Verburgh Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
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