Verwer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Verwer family

The surname Verwer 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 Verwer family

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Verwer Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Verwey, Verwel, Verwer, Verwers, Varver, Varwery, Ferey, Ferfey and many more.

Early Notables of the Verwer family

Abraham de Verwer (1585-1650), a Dutch Golden Age painter from Haarlem, known for his seascapes
his son and pupil, Justus de Verwer (c.1625-1689), a Dutch painter and illustrator who produced primarily marine art, from 1651 to 1656 he was employed by the East India Company
Adriaen Verwer (1655-1717), a Dutch Mennonite merchant, scholar, philosopher and linguist who wrote books on language, religion and maritime law, best known for his grammar "Linguae Belgicae," publish...

Migration of the Verwer family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hendrick Gerritse VerWey, who arrived in New York in 1664; Martina Hendricks Verwey, who came to New Jersey in 1684; Maria Ferey, who settled in Philadelphia in 1734.

Contemporary Notables of the name Verwer (post 1700) +

George Verwer (1938-2023), American evangelist and founder of Operation Mobilisation (OM), a Christian missions organization