Ravin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Ravin family

The surname Ravin 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 Ravin family

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Ravin Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Raven, Ravenn, Ravene, Ravenes, Ravenns, Ravven, Raaven, de Raven, Ravan, Ravon and many more.

Early Notables of the Ravin family

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Migration of the Ravin family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Cornelius B. Raven, who was naturalized in New York in 1838; Charles Henri Raven, who came to America in 1857; and Jan Wilhelmus Raven, who settled in America in 1873.

Contemporary Notables of the name Ravin (post 1700) +

Joshua Joseph Ravin (b. 1988), American professional baseball pitcher who previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves
Idan Andy Ravin (b. 1970), American basketball trainer and attorney
Emilie de Ravin (b. 1981), Australian-born, American actress who starred as Tess Harding on Roswell (2000–2002), Claire Littleton on the ABC drama Lost (2004–2008, 2010), and as Belle on the ABC drama Once Upon a Time (2011–2018)
Ravin V. Caldwell Jr. (b. 1963), American former football linebacker in the National Football League for the Washington Redskins from 1987 to 1992