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Etymology of Nieuwenhuysen

What does the name Nieuwenhuysen mean?

The Dutch surname Nieuwenhuysen is derived form the word "huis," which referred to a stone structure, rather than a modest wooden home. As a surname, Nieuwenhuysen was likely given to someone who lived near, or was the proprietor of a new 'huis,' or home; or it may have been a habitational name, taken on from a place so named.

Early Origins of the Nieuwenhuysen family

The surname Nieuwenhuysen was first found in the Netherlands.

Early History of the Nieuwenhuysen family

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Nieuwenhuysen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nieuwenhuis, Neinhuis, Nienhues, van Niewenhuyse and many more.

Early Notables of the Nieuwenhuysen family

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Migration of the Nieuwenhuysen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anton Nieuwenhuis, age 47, Grietje Nieuwenhuis, age 45, and Hendrik Nieuwenhuis, who all arrived in New York in 1851, aboard the ship, the "Elisia Denison".



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