Steyne History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Steyne family

The surname Steyne 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 Steyne family

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Steyne 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 Steyne family

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Steyne migration to Canada +

Steyne Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

John Steyne, who settled in Ontario in 1822

Contemporary Notables of the name Steyne (post 1700) +

Alan N. Steyne, American politician, U.S. Vice Consul in Montreal, 1931; Hamburg, 1932 1

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html