Kievitt History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Kievitt family

The surname Kievitt 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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.

Important Dates for the Kievitt family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Kievitt research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1627, 1692 and 1672 are included under the topic Early Kievitt History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Kievitt Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Kievit, Kievitt, Kievits, Keivit, Keivits, Keivitt, Kievitts, Kievite, Kievvit, Kieviet, Kevit, Kevitt and many more.

Early Notables of the Kievitt family (pre 1700)

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Migration of the Kievitt family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hendrika Kievit, who arrived in New York, NY in 1849; Poppe B. Kieviet, who came to New York, NY in 1855; Antje Kieviet, who came to New York, NY in 1855.