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The surname Nene was first found in Belgium, 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 Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. 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 Nene research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nene History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Nain, Lenain, L'Nain, Le Nain, Lenane, Lenaine, Lenayne, Lenane, Nane, Nanet, Naneix, Naneau, Naneaux, Nanard, Nanin, Nanot, Nayne, Nene, Lenene and many more.
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In South Africa, the name Nene is the 144th most popular surname with an estimated 41,350 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: P. Nain, who came to Canada sometime between 1737 and 1743; Samuel Nayne, who arrived in Mississippi in 1787; Hugh Nann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1860.