Vanhove History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Belgium

Early Origins of the Vanhove family

The surname Vanhove was first found in Belgium, 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 Brabant, an ancient duchy from 1190 onward. Within the province Brussels and Louvain are the major cities and the smaller Clabecq, Tubize and Wavre towns. Other towns include Vilvorde, Tirlemont and Hal. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.

Early History of the Vanhove family

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Vanhove Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Verhoeven, Verhoef, Verhoeff, Verhooft, Vaneuven, Vonhoeffen, van Hoven and many more.

Early Notables of the Vanhove family

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Vanhove Ranking

France, the name Vanhove is the 3,419^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 1

Vanhove migration to the United States +

Vanhove Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Francois Vanhove, who settled in America in 1855

Contemporary Notables of the name Vanhove (post 1700) +

Fred Van Hove (1937-2022), Belgian jazz musician and a pioneer of European free jazz, known for his works with saxophonist Peter Brötzmann and drummer Han Bennink

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/