Leins History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Leins family

The surname Leins 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.

Early History of the Leins family

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Leins Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Leen, Leene, Leenes, Leens, Lens, Lenes, Leenez, Leenz, Leins, de Leen, Van der Leen and many more.

Early Notables of the Leins family

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Migration of the Leins family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Symon Leen who settled in New York in 1655.

Contemporary Notables of the name Leins (post 1700) +

Mrs. C. F. Leins, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from Wisconsin, 1924