Givin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
England

Early Origins of the Givin family

The surname Givin 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 Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. 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 Givin family

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Givin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Giffen, Given, Givel, Givert, Geven, Gevel, Gevenich and many more.

Early Notables of the Givin family (pre 1700)

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Givin migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Givin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Michael Givin, who arrived in Maryland in 1658 [1]

Givin Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Andrew Givin, who arrived in America in 1809 [1]
Margaret Givin, who landed in New York, NY in 1811 [1]
John Givin, who settled in Des Moines, Iowa by 1887

Citations +

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)