The surname Damren 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 West Flanders, a province in Belgium, originally Bruges. Within this province the notable towns are Bruges, the capital city, Ostend, Courtrai, Furnes, Thielt, Ypres and Roulers. 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. The name was first recorded in Flanders about the 14th century.
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Spelling variations of this family name include: Damerin, Dameron, Dameren, Damron, Damren and many more.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bridgett Dameron, who arrived in Virginia in 1622; Wm. Damarin, who settled in Rappahannock, VA in 1740; William Damarin, who came to America in 1741.