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The surname Teneyck was 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. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Eyck, Eycke, Eyckes, Eycks, Eyyck, Eycck, Eyckk, Eyckke, Eyckkes, van Eyck and many more.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Teneyck research. Another 201 words (14 lines of text) covering the years 1689, 1390, 1441, 1385, 1426, 1420, 1470, 1590, 1657, 1613 and 1674 are included under the topic Early Teneyck History in all our PDF Extended History products.
Another 217 words (16 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Teneyck Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Teneyck Settlers in United States in the 17th Century
Teneyck Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Teneyck Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century
The Teneyck Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Teneyck Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.
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