Origin Displayed: Dutch
Origins Available: Dutch, German
Spelling variations of this family name include: Steen, Steene, Steenes, Steens, Sten, Stene, Stenes, Stens, Steenz, Steenez, Stein, Stien, van Steen, van der Steen, Steyn and many more.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. Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Hans Steyn, who settled in New Netherland in 1652; Clara Steyn, who arrived in New York in 1655; Isaac Steene, who settled in Virginia in 1673; Abell Steene, who arrived in Barbados in 1683. (From www.HouseOfNames.com Archives copyright © 2000 - 2009)
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