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Origin of Va Total Records: 148  Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Dutch or German Immigrants came from area of Bergen County, New Jersey. spread to West Milford , N.J. and into Penn. Name shortened after fourth generation to Pulis Surnames: Pulis, Pulisfelt, Pulisvelt, Vanpulisvelt Submitted by: Albert E. Hooper Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: This name originated in the US through a corruption of Fonteyn. Carel Fonteyn immigrated to New Amsterdam in 1658 aboard the Gilded Beaver. His descendants gradually became Van Tine/Van Tyne, Vantine, Vantyne and other similar names. There are similar names in Europe, but this particular name seems to be distinctly American. Surnames: Vantine, Vantyne Submitted by: Carol Van Tine Yocom Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Several Welsh surnames begin with the letters B or P; Bevan, Beynon, Bowen, Powell, Pugh, Prytherch, Prys. This is a consequence of the Welsh 'ap' (son of) merging into the following (christian) name and developing ito the surname. In the case of Bevan it defives from ap Ifan or with a mutation ab Ifan...leading to Bifan and Bevan. Surnames: Bevan, Bevans Submitted by: Dr Rhys G Williams Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Look up 'A History of Peebleshire- Dawyck,' in the Tweedy Genealogy Archive. It tells of the Vache family around 1200, in the county of Peebles, Scotland. The name has many variants. Vach, Vaich, Vaitch, Vatch, Veatche, Vetch, Wache, Waitche, Watche, Wauche, Waugh, Veach, Veatch, Veech, Veitch. Surnames: Vach, Vache, Vaich, Vaitch, Vatch, Veach, Veatch, Veatche, Veech, Veitch, Vetch, Wache, Waitche, Watche, Wauche, Waugh Submitted by: Edward T. Veitch, Jr. Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: VAN HAUTE: the name is coming from Ghent in Belgium. In the 18th century, a French speaking familly from the city felt that it xas better to have a name sounding more French. It was fashion in that time! The name was originally Flemish: VAN HOUT. VAN: like de French 'de' or the German 'von': means 'from' or 'of'. HOUT means 'wood'. In French, 'HAUTE' means 'high' but it is not the origin of the name. Fr?d?ric van Haute Surnames: Van Haute Submitted by: Fr?d?ric Van Haute Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Van Kirk is the Americanized spelling of the Verkerk name which is from the Buren in the Gelderland in Holland. The Verkerks came to New Utrecht in 1663 on the ship 'der Rosenboom'. Surnames: Van Kirk Submitted by: Geraldine Opdahl Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: French. Surnames: Vercheval, Marquis Submitted by: Joan Gillman Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Vann is a French name referring to the people from the city of Vannes, France, who migrated to the British Isles with William the Conqueror, and who where knighted for their valor. Most Vanns were exiled by Oliver Cromwell because if their alligence to the monarchy. Surnames: Van, Vann, Vannes, Vaughn Submitted by: Kacey Renfroe Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The origin of this surname is Potuguese, but commonly used by Mexicans and Spaniards. Surnames: Alvares Submitted by: Manuel Alvares Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: By the marsh' designating that the family that lives by the marsh. Surnames: Vandecar Submitted by: Miller Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The name, Van Cleve', means, 'from Cleve', a person or family from the duchy of Cleve, formerly a part of the Netherlands, and now a part of Germany (Kleve). Many Dutch families fled to the independent Duchy of Cleve in the 16th century to escape religious persecution. Jan Van Cleef, the original member of the family to emigrate to America (in 1653), was recorded as 'Cleef' because of the Dutch pronunciation of Cleve as 'Cleef or Cliff', and the phonetic spelling by the authorities in America. The Van Cleave name was originally Van Cleve and there is no record as to why or when it was changed. Surnames: Van Cleave Submitted by: Roger Van Cleve Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The original surname was 'TEN BROECK', attributed to the first in this family to arrive in this country in 1626. His name was Wessel ten Broeck. After several generations, the name began to change; mostly in spelling, the pronounciation and sound is pretty much the same. 'Ten BROECK' means 'from the marsh/bog'. 'ten' in its truest form is 'tot den' which is a descriiptive prefix to a Dutch name. It is most commonly used in its abbreviated form, 'ten.' 'Nederland' (i.e. Holland / Netherlands) is a lowland area that was very marshy and full of bogs. The surname is a description of 'Wessel' who came from the marshy lowlands. Surnames: Broek, Den Broek, Tenbroeck, Tenbroek, Tenbrook, Timbrook, Tinbrook, Van Broek Submitted by: Ron Timbrook Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Spanish Surnames: Cervantes, Abeyta Submitted by: Saul Cervantes Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The VanArsdol surname is a spelling variation of VanHaesdale. Simon Janz VanHaesdale was the first immigrant to the United States to use this surname. Simon was born in what is now East Flanders Belgium and died in Kings County NY. The name is Dutch, and even though the Dutch did not use surnames in their native lands, when they came to the U.S., the British insisted the immigrants have a surname; so many of them adopted the name of the village in their home land as a surname, hence, 'Van' meaning 'from'. Surnames: VanArsdol Submitted by: Sharon Kelley Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Evans, Louis, my grandfather born in Mulden Miss.Yr.1878, grandfather's father name orginated from the 'Evans's Plantation. Migrated from Miss to Little Rock Ark in the early 20's. Seeking he yr of birth of my grgrgrandparents/vital records/ relatives??? Tom Evans was a Black Creek Indian from Okla. Surnames: Evans Submitted by: Sonja Webster Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: This family is also known as Hock Von Zweibrucken. This name is from the Zweibrucken area of West Germany. The names Zweibrucken and Palatinate were interchangable. Area includes towns of Webenheim, Hornbach, Scwartzenbach, and Einod. The first enoblement of the family was in 1405 granted by Emperor charles IV. Surnames: Bohemian, Czech, Hock, Hok, Hoke, Hokova Submitted by: Staci Layton Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: According to my grandmother (nee Sivage), the name is of French origin. Surnames: Sauvage, Sauvageau, Savage, Sevidge, Sivage Submitted by: Tracy Jones Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Hobb was a pet form of the name Robert (where there is a mention of Hobb). The Norman invasion in 1066 brought many names to England, but the locals had trouble pronouncing the Norman version of a preceding 'R' so they used 'H' in many cases, which was easier for them to say. That why Dick became a nickname for Rick (Richard), and Hobb was substituted for Rob (Robert). Hob, Hopp, Hobbin, Hoblin, Hobling, Hoblyn are variations. Patronymic forms include Hobbes, Hobbs, Hobbiss, Hobbis, Hobson, Hopson, Hobbins. Hopkins: English Patronymic name...At the time of the conquest, the Normans brought the name Robert to England, and it had several pet forms that became the basis for surnames. Rob (which we still use), Hob, and Dob, were all pet names for Robert. Hobbs and Hobson were drawn from Hob, and Hopkins was yet another variation. Hopp is generally a variation of the English patronymic name Hobb, which was a medieval given name spelled alternately Hobbe, and Hobb, which was a pet form of the given name Robert. Hob is another variant, while diminutive forms are Hobbin, Hobling, Hoblyn , and Hobbes, Hobbs, Hobbis, and Hobbiss are patronymic variations. As a name of German origin, Hobb is likely a spelling variation of the Low German name HoppeChris Hobbs Surnames: Heppner, Heptner, Hob, Hobbes, Hobbin, Hobbins, Hobbis, Hobbiss, Hobbs, Hoblin, Hobling, Hoblyn, Hobson, Hopf, Hopfer, Hopfner, Hopman, Hopp, Hoppner, Hopson, Hoptner, Van Hoppe Submitted by: Chris Hobbs Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The name originated from Jacob Jansen who was from Etten Holland. When he came to New York in about 1660 he listed his name as Jacob Jansen von or van (meaning from) Etten. The name became Jacob Jansen Van Etten. Variations of the name have developed over the years as the family spread throughout the United States. Surnames: Van Eaton, Van Etten, Van Nattan, Vanatta, Vannatta Submitted by: Sue Devine Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The VAN HAUTE familly was in Ghent in Belgium. There were in the 18th century a French speaking familly in a Flemish city. Originally, the name was 'VAN HOUT' which means: VAN: 'from' or 'of' and HOUT: 'wood'. It was better for this familly to have a French sounding name and they changed it into VAN HAUTE. Since this period, the name is like that. (this comes from another with the family name still living in Belgium) Surnames: Van Haute, Van Houte Submitted by: DJohnson Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Lot, (southern) France, via the Dukedom of Epernon; and a branch via England to Colonial America and a branch from France to Louisiana. Surnames: De La Vallette, Lavalette, Valette, Vallette Submitted by: zwiggy Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The name Vasser originated in the Kingdom of Lotharinga, now called Lorraine. More complete details may be obtained from the book 'The Descendants of John Vasser of Virginia (1635-1984) A family History' by Lyndal G. Vesser Surnames: Vesser, Vasser, Vassar, Verser Submitted by: William C. Vesser Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: The imigrant ancestor to the United States was Jan Fransse Van Husum. The name 'Van' means 'from'. The 'Husum' is where he was from,Husum, in Schleswig Holstein-Germany. The name was phonetically spelled Van Hoesen when he moved to Holland, and ultimately the United States. From there it became, Van Hoosen, Van Hooser, Van Hoose, Van Hosen, Van Heosen, Van Hosan, Van Hoosan, Van Hoesan, Van Hoozen, Van Hoezen, Van Hoezan, etc. If you have further informtion, please e-mail. Dorise Surnames: Van Husum, Van Hoesen, Van Hooser, Van Hoose Submitted by: Dorise Van Hoose House Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Da Silva. from latin word silva, meaning wood or forest. english surname wood. french surname du bois (french for woods), italian surname bosco (italian for forest), german surname Holz (german for wood), german surname Wald (german for forest) Surnames: Da Silva Submitted by: Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Dutch Surnames: van de Pypekamp Submitted by: Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Looking for my gggrandfathers birthplace in NC? THOMAS EVANS, my gggrandfather, was born in 1797, NC, but where? I have leads in BERTIE/HERTFORD county areas but just can't confirm the data. Thomas married LOUISA HOLDER?/HOGGARD? born 1799/1800, when and where? I have data on the family from NC-TN-AR and west. Need help. Surnames: EVANS Submitted by: Rusty Evans, AR Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Pamela Anne, Cynthia Diane, Anthony Charles or Barbara Esme Waterfall. Please contact me. Surnames: Villaneuva Submitted by: John Middleton Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: the Oakley family from New York. This includes the surname Kirk, Curtis, Halsey, and Bradner Surnames: donovan Submitted by: Steve Oakley Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Hi list Is anyone related to or researching relatives of Gerd LEHMANN b. Seghorn near Varel, Friesland; bpt. 1 Jan 1780 Varel, Friesland; d. 27 Nov 1855 Seghorn, Friesland who married Gesche Margrete JANSSEN b. Jerringhave near Varel, Friesland; bpt. 12 Mar 1786, Varel, Friesland; d. 18 Jan 1866 Seghorn, Friesland. Religion of both Evangelical. Surnames: LEHMANN Varel Germany 1400 - present Submitted by: Mark Lehmann Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: If anyone has more infor about this please contact me. Kenya Sturdivant Sexton b.10-29-74. Parents are Victor Randy Sturdivant b.11-5-52 in Tuscaloosa,AL and Christine Gail Lankford b.4-26-52 in Greensboro,GA. Grandparents are James Victor Sturdivant b.9-22-31 in Tuscaloosa,AL d.12-31-89 in Warner Robins,GA and Ruthie Mae Sanders b.6-8-36. G.Grandparents are Benjamin Thomas Sturdivant b.9-22-1895 d.9-1970 in Tuscaloosa,AL and Dora Bell Narramore b.1-13-1899 d.12-13-1995 in Warner Robins,GA Surnames: Sturdivant Submitted by: Kenya Sturdivant Sexton Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Searching for information about Francis Achille Vache and his decendants. Surnames: Vache Submitted by: Linda Hauns Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Valentine family of Bedfordshire Surnames: VALENTINE Submitted by: cathy Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: We have the complete geneology for the Van Harlingen of the John Martin Van Harlingen line. He was born in Burlington, N.J. and migrated to Lebanon, Ohio in 1817. He was a medical doctor there until he died at age 93. Surnames: Van Harlingen Submitted by: Victoria V. H. Tappy Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Searching for Varnado ancestry of Fred Frealer(1889)and Ella Swearingen Varnado. His siblings are:Fannie, Sam.and more. His Children are: Alton Lamar, Helen, Willie Ray, Roy Fred, and more. Any help will be apprecisted to get going on the family. Surnames: Varnado Submitted by: Tiance Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Thomas Samuel Spouse Elinor Mustard Surnames: Vaughn Submitted by: Tad Vaughn Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: Descendants of John Van Deventer (1773 NJ or NY -ca. 1832, prob. NY) m. Duanna Simonson (b. 1776). Four sons: George Canton, John, Henry Simon, Peter Christopher. At least 3 of 4 sons (John unk.) lived in upstate NY, poss. Lockport, Niagara Co., then went to MI ca. 1832-4. Henry Simon & George Canton settled in Monroe & Lenawee Counties, MI near county line. Surnames: Van Deventer Submitted by: Sarah Kirby Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: A one name study into the surname Dovaston. Surnames: DOVASTON Submitted by: Ruth Dovaston Stant Origin of Va, Meaning of Va Origin: uk links to netherlands Surnames: van der beeck Submitted by: kevin clark 2/17/2012 12:18 AM Page 1 of 4

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