Claeys History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Claeys family

The surname Claeys 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Claeys family

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Claeys Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Claver, Clavver, Claverr, Clavers, Clavere, Chlaver, Clavar, Clevar, Clavier, Cleaver, Claever and many more.

Early Notables of the Claeys family

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Claeys Ranking

In France, the name Claeys is the 3,485^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1

Claeys migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Claeys Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Jean Claeys, who arrived in 1855

Claeys Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Leo Claeys, who arrived in Illinois in 1900
Henry Claeys, who settled in Illinois in 1902
Julius Claeys, who settled in Illinois in 1910
Charles Claeys, who settled in Arkansas in 1918
Leraphiem Claeys, who settled in Arkansas in 1918
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Contemporary Notables of the name Claeys (post 1700) +

Tracy Claeys (b. 1968), American college football coach
Gregory Claeys, British Professor of the History of Political Thought at Royal Holloway, University of London
Arno Claeys (b. 1994), Belgian footballer who currently plays for K.V. Kortrijk
Alain Claeys (b. 1948), French politician, Member of the Socialist Party, Mayor of Poitiers since 2008
Philip Claeys (b. 1965), Belgian politician, Member of the European Parliament for Flanders
Geoffrey Claeys (b. 1974), Australian footballer who played from 1992 through 2009

Citations +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/