Viljoen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The French surname Viljoen is occupational in origin, being derived from the trade or profession pursued by the original bearer of the name. The surname Viljoen was originally an occupational name for a watchman, from the Old French "veille," from the Latin "vigilia" meaning "watch, wakefulness."

Early Origins of the Viljoen family

The surname Viljoen was first found in the province of Poitou, where the family was well established during the Middle Ages, and held many lands and estates.

Early History of the Viljoen family

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Viljoen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vellon, Villon, Viljoen, Villot, Veillot, Veillet and others.

Early Notables of the Viljoen family (pre 1700)

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Viljoen Ranking

In South Africa, the name Viljoen is the 125^th most popular surname with an estimated 45,606 people with that name. ^[1]

Viljoen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Viljoen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Benjamin Johannes Viljoen, aged 35, who immigrated to the United States from Johannesburg, in 1903
Nannie Viljoen, aged 4, who landed in America from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
Sousan Viljoen, aged 68, who immigrated to the United States from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
Wynand Viljoen, aged 72, who settled in America from Rudeport, Transvaal, S. Africa, in 1912
Ida May Viljoen, aged 24, who landed in America from Groengen, Holland, in 1914
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Citations +

^ https://forebears.io/south-africa/surnames