Steen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms 

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Early Origins of the Steen family

The surname Steen 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 Steen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steen research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1626, 1679, 1816 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Steen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Steen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Steen, Steene, Steenes, Steens, Sten, Stene, Stenes, Stens, Steenz, Steenez, Stein, Stien, van Steen, van der Steen, Steyn and many more.

Early Notables of the Steen family

From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included

Steen Ranking

In the United States, the name Steen is the 2,433rd most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1 However, in Netherlands, the name Steen is ranked the 843rd most popular surname with an estimated 2,344 people with that name. 2


Steen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Steen Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Steen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Steen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Steen migration to Australia +

Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include:

Steen Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Steen migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Steen Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Contemporary Notables of the name Steen (post 1700) +
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