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Early Origins of the Van'rooyen family

The surname Van'rooyen 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 Van'rooyen family

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Van'rooyen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Royen, Royyen, Royens, Royyens, Rouyen, Rouyyen, Rouyyens, Royenes and many more.

Early Notables of the Van'rooyen family

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Van'rooyen Ranking

South Africa, the name Van'rooyen is the 95th most popular surname with an estimated 52,197 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Van'rooyen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Honnore Royen, who settled in Louisiana in 1719; Soren Royen, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1795; and Juan Royen, who settled in Mississippi in 1795..



  1. "Most Common Last Names in South Africa." Forebears, https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames


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