Ravon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Ravon family

The surname Ravon 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 Ravon family

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Ravon 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 Ravon family

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Ravon Ranking

France, the name Ravon is the 4,574^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Ravon 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 Ravon (post 1700) +

Rick Ravon Mears (b. 1951), retired American race car driver, four-time winner of the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/