Van'geffen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Van'geffen family

The surname Van'geffen 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 North Brabant, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Eindhoven, Helmund and Tilburg. Historically one province, it is now North and South, the north being a part of Holland. 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 Van'geffen family

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Van'geffen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Giffen, Given, Givel, Givert, Geven, Gevel, Gevenich and many more.

Early Notables of the Van'geffen family

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Van'geffen Ranking

Netherlands, the name Van'geffen is the 821^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,385 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Van'geffen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.

Contemporary Notables of the name Van'geffen (post 1700) +

Marco van Geffen, Writer

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames