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Etymology of Dussen

What does the name Dussen mean?

The Dussen name is a habitational surname, created from the name of the German town of Deusen, north of Dortmund, in North Rhine-Westphalia near the Dutch border.

Early Origins of the Dussen family

The surname Dussen was first found in Flanders.

Early History of the Dussen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dussen research. The years 1607, 1638, 1660, 1670, 1713 and 1741 are included under the topic Early Dussen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dussen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Van Deusen, Van Deursen, Van Deuson, Van Dussenberg, Deusen, Deursen, Deuson and many more.

Early Notables of the Dussen family

  • Handrick Van Dussenberg, brother of Abraham Van Deusen, who also came to America, where he was a master of the Masons in 1638
  • Bruno van der Dussen (1660-1741), regent, mayor of the city of Gouda, and representative at the Pacification of Utrecht in 1713


Dussen migration to the United States +



Dussen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Francois Dussen, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1802


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