Journey History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Journey family

The surname Journey 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 Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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 Journey family

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Journey Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Journigan, Jornigan, Gouhenans, Jornican, Journican, Gourichem and many more.

Early Notables of the Journey family

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Journey Ranking

the United States, the name Journey is the 16,484^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Journey migration to the United States +

Journey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John Journey, who arrived in New York, NY in 1824
Thomas Journey, who settled in New York in 1830
Nathaniel T. Journey, who settled in Texas in 1832
Julius L. Journey, who settled in Indiana sometime between 1854 and 1867
Francis Journey, who settled in Indiana sometime between 1854 and 1867

Contemporary Notables of the name Journey (post 1700) +

Charles W. Journey, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Missouri, 1928 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 20) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html