Moens History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Moens family

The surname Moens 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 Moens family

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Moens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Moens, Moen, Moense, Moenses, Moenns, Moeens, Mooens, de Moen, De Moin, de Moynem van Moen and many more.

Early Notables of the Moens family

the Moens family of Holland

Moens migration to the United States +

Moens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Cornelis Moens, who arrived in Indiana in 1847
Jean Joseph Moens, who arrived in Wisconsin in 1857
Englebert Joseph Moens, who settled in Wisconsin in 1857

Contemporary Notables of the name Moens (post 1700) +

Roger Moens (b. 1930), Belgian athlete