The distinguished surname Vandehey is Dutch in origin. It is thought to be derived from the Belgian place name "Huy." This element combined with the characteristic Dutch prefix "van," meaning "from," would indicate "one who came from Huy."
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Early Origins of the Vandehey family
The surname Vandehey was first found in Holland, where the Vandehey family 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. The family name Vandehey held a family seat in Rotterdam.
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Early History of the Vandehey family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vandehey research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Vandehey History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Vandehey Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Van der Hey, Van Hay, Van Hey, Van Heye, van der Haye, Vandehey, Vanderhay, Vanderhey, Vanhoy, Vanhey and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vandehey family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
the Vandehey family of Rotterdam
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Vandehey migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Vandehey Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Vandehey migration to the United States 
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