Brouwers History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Brouwers familyThe surname Brouwers 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. It hold great treasures of art. 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. Early History of the Brouwers familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Brouwers research. Another 98 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1581, 1606, 1615, 1632, 1636, 1638, 1643, 1681, 1760 and 1826 are included under the topic Early Brouwers History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Brouwers Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brouwer, Brouwers, Brouwershaven, Brouwet, Brouwen, Brouwern, Brouwermann and many more. Early Notables of the Brouwers familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included Hendrik Brouwer (1581-1643), Dutch sea explorer, governor-general of the Dutch East Indies (1632-1636), who devised the shipping route... Brouwers RankingIn Netherlands, the name Brouwers is the 177th most popular surname with an estimated 6,716 people with that name. 1
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