The surname Doncke 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.
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Early History of the Doncke family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Doncke research. Another 89 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1635, 1664, 1666, 1668 and 1793 are included under the topic Early Doncke History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Doncke Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Doncker, Donck, Doncke, Donckere, Doncquer, Doncquers, Donker, Donkers, Donkersloot, Donckermann and many more.
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Early Notables of the Doncke family
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Migration of the Doncke family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Catalyn Donckers, who arrived in New Netherlands in 1639; Liven Donck, who came to New York in 1645; J. Donker, who came to Baltimore in 1854; and many others..
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