Dejonge History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands-Alt

Etymology of Dejonge

What does the name Dejonge mean?

The Dejonge surname comes from the Middle Dutch words "de jonc," meaning "the young," a term used to denote the younger of two bearers of the same name, usually a son who bore the same name as his father, which later became a hereditary surname.

Early Origins of the Dejonge family

The surname Dejonge 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 Dejonge family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dejonge research. Another 118 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1569, 1609, 1632, 1635, 1647, 1709, 1714, 1821 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Dejonge History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dejonge Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Jong, Jonge, Jonges, Jongg, Jonng, Joong, Joonge, Jonggs, Jongges, de Jong, van Jong and many more.

Early Notables of the Dejonge family

Another 50 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dejonge Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dejonge Ranking

Netherlands, the name Dejonge is the 50^th most popular surname with an estimated 15,508 people with that name. 1

Dejonge migration to the United States +

Dejonge Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Cornelis DeJonge, aged 29, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Cornelius DeJonge, aged 9, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
Jan DeJonge, aged 6, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
Peter DeJonge, aged 3, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 2
Petemella Steketee DeJonge, aged 27, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847 2
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Dejonge (post 1700) +

Olivia DeJonge, Australian West Australian Screen Award wining actress, known for The Visit (2015), Good Pretender (2011) and The Sisterhood of Night (2014)
Brendon de Jonge (b. 1980), professional PGA golfer from Zimbabwe
Frederik "Freek" Jan Georg de Jonge (b. 1944), Dutch cabaret performer, singer, comedian and blogger
Jan de Jonge (b. 1963), retired Dutch football striker

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)