Vansteen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Vansteen family

The surname Vansteen 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.

Early History of the Vansteen family

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Vansteen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Steen, Steene, Steenes, Steens, Sten, Stene, Stenes, Stens, Steenz, Steenez, Stein, Stien, van Steen, van der Steen, Steyn and many more.

Early Notables of the Vansteen family

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Migration of the Vansteen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Steyn, who settled in New Netherland in 1652; Clara Steyn, who arrived in New York in 1655; Isaac Steene, who settled in Virginia in 1673; Abell Steene, who arrived in Barbados in 1683.

Contemporary Notables of the name Vansteen (post 1700) +

Edla Van Steen (1936-2018), Brazilian journalist, actress and writer
Maarten van Steen, Professor of Computer Science in Amsterdam