Vassie History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Vassie family

The surname Vassie 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 Vassie family

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Vassie Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vassy, Vassi, Vasse, Vassie, Vasy, Vassye, Vassyes, Vassys, Vasyes, Vasie, van Vassey, van Vassy, Vessy, Vessie and many more.

Early Notables of the Vassie family

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Migration of the Vassie family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernard Vasse, who settled in America in 1814.

Contemporary Notables of the name Vassie (post 1700) +

Mrs. Eileen Ann Vassie M.B.E., British Governor for Chelsfield Primary School, appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire on 29th December 2018 for services to Education 1

Sources +

"Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists