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Jonker

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Type Surname (from occupation)
Usage Dutch

Meaning & History

From the Dutch title jonkheer meaning "young lord". It was originally a medieval noble designation (not an actual title) for a young nobleman.

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Rootjonchere
VariantsDe Jonker, Jonckers, Jonkers, Jonkheer, Yonker, Yonkers

Categories

age, leadership, noble titles, youth
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Entry updated October 20, 2016

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