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Origin of the name.
  • The word Dutch word "van" is fully equivalent to the English word "of" and the German "von". Hence it is not usually capitalised in names.

  • Buren is a city/estate in the Netherlands, and Nobles were commonly named after their posessions.

  • Literally translated, the Dutch word "Buren" means "neighbours". However The Ethymology following the name of the city ruled by the Egmond_family is more logical.


Royalty named "van Buren"
  • The name (van) "Buren" appears also in the Dutch royal house, being the name of the First Wife of William_I_of_Orange . This use of the name predates the founding of the American Colonies.

  • Queen Beatrix is Countess of Buren.

  • Also, the royals have been known to use the name Van Buren in situations requiring anonymity

  • The Dutch Crown Prince Willem Alexander used the alias "Alex van Buren" in his University application to avoid extensive press coverage, probably related to The First Wife of William_I_of_Orange , the founder of the Dutch Royal dynasty


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