|
|
|
VAN DER VEEN
|
|
|
SOURCE: Location
USAGE: Dutch
Meaning & History
Literally translated "of the peat". The surname indicates that the first bearers resided in a peat district or fen colony. The Dutch word for peat, veen, comes from Old German fanja, which means "swampy lake".
|
|
| Home |
About |
Copyright © |
Terms |
Contact |