Deyoung History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

The ancestral home of the Deyoung family is in the German province of Bavaria. Deyoung is a German nickname surname. Such names came from eke-names, or added names, that described their initial bearer through reference to a physical characteristic or other attribute. Deyoung is a name for a young person or the junior member of a family or community, being derived from the German word "jung," which means "young."

Early Origins of the Deyoung family

The surname Deyoung was first found in Bavaria, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation. The name "Jung" (English: Young) had the original meaning of "junior," an addition to a name which would reflect the bearer's status or age, as well as distinguish him or her from the father, or "senior."

Early History of the Deyoung family

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Deyoung Spelling Variations

Many cultural groups lived in the German states in medieval times. Each had its own dialect and traditions, and unique variations of popular names. Low German, which is similar to contemporary Dutch, was spoken in Westphalia. German names are characterized by additions such as regional suffixes and phrases that tell something about the origin or background of its original bearer. Further contributing to the variation in German names was the fact that there were no spelling rules in medieval times: scribes recorded names according to their sound. The recorded spelling variations of Deyoung include Jung, Juenger, Jungg, Junge, Jungge, Jungher, Jungblut, Jungbauer, June, Deyoung, Young, Jungbluth, Jungblud, Deshong, Jonker, Junker, Jungling, Jüngling and many more.

Early Notables of the Deyoung family

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Deyoung Ranking

In the United States, the name Deyoung is the 4,784^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Deyoung migration to the United States +

European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Deyoungs to arrive in North America, and among them were:

Deyoung Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Jacob Claus DeYoung, who arrived in Maryland in 1671 2
Jacob Clause DeYoung, who landed in Maryland in 1671 2
Peter DeYoung, who arrived in Maryland in 1674 2

Deyoung Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Rosetta DeYoung, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 2
Elizabeth DeYoung, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1803 2
John DeYoung, aged 30, who arrived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1804 2
Dower DeYoung, who arrived in Iowa in 1885 2

Deyoung Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

John DeYoung, aged 30, who settled in America from London, in 1902
Samuel DeYoung, aged 43, who immigrated to the United States from London, England, in 1907
Jacob deYoung, aged 38, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
Dirk DeYoung, aged 34, who immigrated to the United States, in 1914
Elbe DeYoung, aged 29, who landed in America, in 1914
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Contemporary Notables of the name Deyoung (post 1700) +

Colin G. DeYoung Ph.D.,, American professor of psychology at the University of Minnesota
Karen DeYoung, American Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, associate editor for The Washington Post
Michelle DeYoung (b. 1968), American classical vocalist
Clifford Tobin DeYoung (b. 1945), American actor and musician
Dennis DeYoung (b. 1947), American singer, songwriter, musician and producer best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Styx
Mark DeYoung, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Texas, 2012 3
James E. DeYoung, American politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from New York 29th District, 1976 3
Gary DeYoung, American politician, Independent Candidate for U.S. Senator from Iowa, 1980, 1984; Candidate for Iowa State Senate 3rd District, 1982 3
Frederic Robert DeYoung (1875-1934), American Republican politician, Member of Illinois State House of Representatives 7th District, 1915-19; Delegate to Illinois State Constitutional Convention 7th District, 1920-22 3
Cornelius DeYoung (1860-1947), American Republican politician, Merchant; Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Montcalm County, 1909-10 3
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Historic Events for the Deyoung family +

Flight 191

Ms R DeYoung (d. 1979), American passenger from Matteson, Illinois, USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 4

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
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)
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 10) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
Flight 191's Victims - latimes. (Retrieved 2014, April 16) . Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com/1985-08-04/news/mn-4349_1_fort-lauderdale-area