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The surname Bor 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth and held great art treasures. 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bor research. Another 85 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Bor History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Bor, Borr, Boor, Borre, Bore, Boore, Borres, Borrs, Bors, van Bore and many more.
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
In France, the name Bor is the 9,440th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1