Halewyn History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium

Early Origins of the Halewyn family

The surname Halewyn was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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.

Early History of the Halewyn family

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Halewyn Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Halewyn, Halewynn, Halewyne, Halewynes, Halewyns, Haalewyn, Hallewyn, Hallewyns, Haalewynes, Halwyn, van Halewyn and many more.

Early Notables of the Halewyn family

the Halewyn family of Flanders

Halewyn migration to the United States +

Halewyn Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jan Halewyn, who arrived at Philadelphia in 1772
Jean Halewyn, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1772 1

Sources +

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)