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Steens Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Family Crest Download (JPG) Heritage Series - 600 DPI

Early Origins of the Steens family

The surname Steens 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 Steens family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Steens research. Another 115 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1626, 1679, 1816 and 1846 are included under the topic Early Steens History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Steens Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Steen, Steene, Steenes, Steens, Sten, Stene, Stenes, Stens, Steenz, Steenez, Stein, Stien, van Steen, van der Steen, Steyn and many more.

Early Notables of the Steens family

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Steens migration to the United States +



Steens Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • F. Steens, who settled in Baltimore in 1832

Contemporary Notables of the name Steens (post 1700) +

  • Ronaldus Franciscus Johannes Steens (1952-2024), Dutch field hockey player

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