The surname Vian was first found in Belgium and Luxemburg, 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 Luxemburg, a Grand Duchy of Erope and a province of Belgium. The House of Luxemburg is descended from Count Conrad who died 1086. Towns of the area inclue Viesalm, Herbeumont, Bertrix, Marche and Bastogne. 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 Vian family
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Vian Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vianden, Vianen, Viani, Vanden, Vandelin, Vandin, Vanden, Vyanden, Vienden and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vian family
The surname was distinguished by many in this era including
Giovanni Maria Viani (1636-1700), an Italian painter of the Baroque period, active in Bologna
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Vian migration to Australia
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:
Mr. John Vian, (b. 1824), aged 25, Cornish farm servant departing on 29th January 1849 aboard the ship "Sir George Seymouth" arriving in Port Henry, Geelong, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on 14th May 1849 1
Mr. Matthew George Vian, (b. 1869), aged 18, Cornish settler travelling aboard the ship "Dorunda" arriving in Queensland, Australia on 3rd November 1887 2
Contemporary Notables of the name Vian (post 1700)
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Sir Philip Vian (1894-1968), English naval commander
Vian migration to Australia 
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