Materne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Materne family

The surname Materne 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 Antwerp, (Anvers.Fr) a fortified city in the province of Antwerp. It is Belgium's commercial center. In the 11th century Godfrey of Bouillon was Marquis of Antwerp. The province is divided into three districts, Antwerp, Malines and Turnhout. 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 Materne family

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Materne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Mattern, von Preuss, Matternstein, Materne and many more.

Early Notables of the Materne family

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Materne migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Materne Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Jean Adam Materne, who arrived in Louisiana in 1724
Adam Materne, who settled in Louisiana in 1731

Materne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Hermann Materne, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)