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Early Origins of the Vanderputten family

The surname Vanderputten 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 Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. 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 Vanderputten family

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Vanderputten Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Putten, Puttene, Puttenes, Puttens, Puten, Putenes, Putens, Puttenn, Puttenns, van Putten, van der Putten, Putton and many more.

Early Notables of the Vanderputten family

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Vanderputten Ranking

In Netherlands, the name Vanderputten is the 638th most popular surname with an estimated 2,859 people with that name. 1


Vanderputten migration to the United States +



Vanderputten Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Francis Vanderputten, who arrived in 1852
  • J. Vanderputten, who settled in Indiana in 1853


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


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