The surname Nene 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.
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Early History of the Nene family
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Nene Spelling Variations
Spelling 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.
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Early Notables of the Nene family
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Nene Ranking
In South Africa, the name Nene is the 144th most popular surname with an estimated 41,350 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Nene family
Some 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.
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