VANDENBURG

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Meaning

A surname derived from 'van den burg,' meaning 'from the town' or 'from the fortified place.'

Etymology

The name is composed of the Dutch preposition 'van' (from) and 'den burg' (the town or fortification). This toponymic surname indicates origin from a fortified settlement or town.

About the VANDENBURG Surname

A Dutch toponymic surname indicating origin from a fortified town or settlement. The name is common among Dutch families and their descendants in North America.

Distribution

Found primarily in the Netherlands and among Dutch diaspora communities in North America.

Notable Bearers

Cornelius Vandenburg, various colonial American families

People with the VANDENBURG Surname

ARTHUR VANDENBURG

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