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Vann

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Type Surname (from location)
Usage English
Pronounced Pron. /ˈvæn/
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Meaning & History

From Old English fenn meaning "fen, swamp", indicating a person who lived near such a place.

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Rootfenn
VariantsFenn, Vance
Other Languages & CulturesDe Veen, De Ven, Van der Veen, Van der Ven, Van der Venne, Van de Ven, Van Veen, Van Veenen, Veenstra, Venner, Van der Vennen(Dutch)
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Entry updated December 7, 2022

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