Doorn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Etymology of Doorn

What does the name Doorn mean?

The surname Doorn is a topographic name for someone who lived near a thorn bush or tree and is a cognate of the English word thorn. Another possible derivation for this name is from the Middle Low German word "torn," meaning 'tower'; in which case the name was for someone who lived near a tower. The Dutch prefix "Van" or "van" means 'one who lived at' or 'one who came from'.

Early Origins of the Doorn family

The surname Doorn was first found in the town of Doorn, Utrecht or Deurne, North Brabant. Doorn dates back to at least 885 to 896, when a document refers to the settlement called "Thorhem", dwelling of Thor, the God of Thunder.

Huis Doorn (English: House Doorn) is a manor house and national museum in the town of Doorn in the Netherlands was first built in the 13th century and was later, rebuilt in the 14th century, after it was destroyed. The property was purchased for 500,000 guilders in 1919 by Wilhelm II, the last German Emperor, as his residence-in-exile (1920-1941), following his abdication after World War I.

Doorn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dorn, Doorn, Doren, Van Dorn, Van Doren, Van Doorn and many more.

Doorn Ranking

Netherlands, the name Doorn is the 788^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,451 people with that name. 1

Doorn migration to the United States +

Doorn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Georg Michael Doorn, who arrived in Maryland in 1763

Doorn Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Wm. Doorn, aged 25, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Fapscott" in 1858 2
Eliza Doorn, aged 2, Irish settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "William Fapscott" in 1858 2
Buy. Doorn, aged 8, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Magdalene" in 1865 2
Klaas Doorn, aged 4, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Magdalene" in 1865 2
Grietje Doorn, aged 28, Dutch settler who arrived in New York aboard the ship "Magdalene" in 1865 2
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Contemporary Notables of the name Doorn (post 1700) +

Tiffany Doorn (b. 1982), American beauty queen
Bill van Doorn, American politician, Mayor of Fremont, California, 1971-72 3
Bert Doorn (b. 1949), Dutch politician, Member of the European Parliament (MEP)

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Ellis Island Search retrieved 21st October 2021. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 15) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html