Volkenburg History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Volkenburg familyThe surname Volkenburg 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Volkenburg familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Volkenburg research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1675, 1693, 1721, 1773, 1778 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Volkenburg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Volkenburg Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Valkenburg, Valkenburch, Valkendaal, Valkenstein, Volkenburg and many more. Early Notables of the Volkenburg familyAnother 35 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Volkenburg Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Volkenburg Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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