Valkenberg History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Valkenberg family

The surname Valkenberg 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 Valkenberg family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Valkenberg research. Another 105 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1675, 1693, 1721, 1773, 1778 and 1872 are included under the topic Early Valkenberg History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Valkenberg Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Valkenburg, Valkenburch, Valkendaal, Valkenstein, Volkenburg and many more.

Early Notables of the Valkenberg family

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Migration of the Valkenberg family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Lambert Jochemse VanValkenburg, who settled in New Netherland sometime between 1620 and 1664; Lambert Van Valckenburg, who came to New York sometime between 1643 and 1645.

Contemporary Notables of the name Valkenberg (post 1700) +

William E. Van Valkenberg, American politician, Socialist Labor Candidate for Michigan State Treasurer, 1916 1
Wade Van Valkenberg (1899-1985), American Republican politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives from Kalamazoo County 1st District, 1947-56; Speaker of the Michigan State House of Representatives, 1953-56 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html