The surname Laan 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.
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Early History of the Laan family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Laan research. Another 83 words (6 lines of text) covering the year 1716 is included under the topic Early Laan History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Laan Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: van Laanen, van Laan, van Lanen, Laan, van Laan, Lanan, van Laen, Laen and many more.
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Early Notables of the Laan family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
the Van Laanen family of Holland
Laan Ranking
In Netherlands, the name Laan is the 382nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,203 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Laan family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: James Lanan, who came to Ohio in 1839; Pieter VanLaanen, who settled in New York in 1847; Petrus Vanlanen, who arrived in 1849; Johannes Vanlanen, who arrived in 1851.
Contemporary Notables of the name Laan (post 1700)
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Raymond H. Vander Laan, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Ottawa County, 1959 2
Al Vander Laan, American Republican politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State Senate 17th District, 1960 2
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