Verhoeff History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Netherlands

Early Origins of the Verhoeff family

The surname Verhoeff 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 Verhoeff family

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Verhoeff Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Verhoeff family

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Verhoeff Ranking

Netherlands, the name Verhoeff is the 885^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,280 people with that name. 1

Verhoeff migration to the United States +

Verhoeff Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Herman Verhoeff, aged 33, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Tordenskjold" from Gravosa, Austria 2
Cornelis H. Verhoeff, aged 27, who arrived in New York City, New York in 1920 aboard the ship "Eemdyk" from Rotterdam, Netherlands 2

Contemporary Notables of the name Verhoeff (post 1700) +

Frederick Herman Verhoeff (1874-1968), American ophthalmic surgeon who developed Verhoeff's stain
Pieter Verhoeff (b. 1938), Dutch film director
Karl "Carl" Wilhelm Verhoeff (1867-1944), German myriapodologist and entomologist
Jacobus "Koos" Verhoeff (b. 1927), Dutch mathematician, computer scientist, and artist

Sources +

"Most Common Last Names in Netherlands." Forebears, https://forebears.io/netherlands/surnames
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result