Vandenbrink History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Vandenbrink surname is of topographic origin, deriving from the Middle Low German word "brinc," which referred to a raised meadow among the low-lying marshlands. No doubt the first bearers of this name lived or worked on a such a piece of land. Early Origins of the Vandenbrink familyThe surname Vandenbrink was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region. The name was first recorded in North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. One early record is of a Johann Brinkeman, resident of Barth, Pomerania in the year 1334. Early History of the Vandenbrink familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Vandenbrink research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1841 and 1892 are included under the topic Early Vandenbrink History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vandenbrink Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Brinkerhoff, Brinckerhoff, Brinkahoff, Brinkirhoff, Brinker, Brinkman, Brinckman, Brinck, van den Brinck, Vane ten Brinck, Van den Brink, Brink, Brinks and many more. Early Notables of the Vandenbrink familyMore information is included under the topic Early Vandenbrink Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Vandenbrink RankingIn Netherlands, the name Vandenbrink is the 224th most popular surname with an estimated 5,844 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Vandenbrink Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
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