| ![Show Contents]() Le'nain History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Belgium
Early Origins of the Le'nain familyThe surname Le'nain 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 Hainault, a province in Belgium, based on the ancient county of Hainaut. Within this province the notable towns are Mons, the capital city, Charleroi, Tournai, Soignies and Thuin. 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 Le'nain familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Le'nain research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Le'nain History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Le'nain Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Nain, Lenain, L'Nain, Le Nain, Lenane, Lenaine, Lenayne, Lenane, Nane, Nanet, Naneix, Naneau, Naneaux, Nanard, Nanin, Nanot, Nayne, Nene, Lenene and many more. Early Notables of the Le'nain familyMore information is included under the topic Early Le'nain Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Le'nain RankingIn France, the name Le'nain is the 7,403rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Le'nain familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: P. Nain, who came to Canada sometime between 1737 and 1743; Samuel Nayne, who arrived in Mississippi in 1787; Hugh Nann, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1860.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Le'nain (post 1700) | + |
- Mathieu Le Nain (1607-1677), French painter
- Louis Le Nain (1593-1648), French painter
- Antoine Le Nain (1588-1648), French painter
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