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Van Rompaey

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage Flemish, Dutch

Meaning & History

Means "from the wide path", derived from Middle Dutch ruum "wide, spacious" combined with pat "path".
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VariantsVan Rompay, Van Rompuy, Van Rompa, Van Rompaye, Van Rompu(Flemish) Rompa, Van Rompay(Dutch)
Entry updated August 16, 2017 ·
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