Luyten History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Luyten family

The surname Luyten was first found in Baden, where the name was anciently associated with the tribal conflicts of the area. They declared allegiances to many nobles and princes of early history, lending their influence in struggles for power and status within the region. They branched into many houses, and their contributions were sought by many leaders in their search for power.

Early History of the Luyten family

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Luyten Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Luijens, Luitjens, Luytjens, Luidjens, Luytens, Luchtens, Lychtens, Lujens, Lutgens, Luetjens and many more.

Early Notables of the Luyten family

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Migration of the Luyten family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: John Matth. Lutgens, who came to Nova Scotia in 1751; John Lutgen, who came to North Carolina sometime between 1792 and 1862; William Lutgens, who settled in New Orleans sometime between 1810 and 1853.

Contemporary Notables of the name Luyten (post 1700) +

Willem Jacob Luyten (1899-1994), Dutch-American astronomer
Rik Luyten (1931-1969), Belgian racing cyclist who rode in the 1958 Tour de France
Marcia Luyten (b. 1971), Dutch journalist and author
Magali Luyten (b. 1978), also known as Maggy Luyten, Belgian female rock singer, coach and voice teacher
Louis Luyten (b. 1955), Belgian former professional racing cyclist who rode four editions of the Tour de France
Henry Luyten (1859-1945), also Jan Hendrik Luyten, Dutch-born Belgian painter
Henri Luyten (1873-1954), Belgian champion racing cyclist from 1895-1897