The surname Vanrooyen 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.
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Early History of the Vanrooyen family
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Vanrooyen Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Royen, Royyen, Royens, Royyens, Rouyen, Rouyyen, Rouyyens, Royenes and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vanrooyen family
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Vanrooyen Ranking
In South Africa, the name Vanrooyen is the 95th most popular surname with an estimated 52,197 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Vanrooyen 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..
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