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'''Van Buren''' ({{IPA-nl|vɑn ˈbyːrə(n)}}) is a [[Dutch surname]] meaning "[[Van (Dutch)|of/from]] [[Buren]]".
'''Van Buren''' ({{IPA|nl|vɑm ˈbyːrə(n)|pron}}) is a [[Dutch surname]] meaning "[[Van (Dutch)|of/from]] [[Buren]]". {{lang|nl|Buren}} is also the Dutch word for "neighbours".


==People==
==People==
* [[Abigail Van Buren]], pen name of the writer(s) of the "Dear Abby" column
* [[Abigail Van Buren]], pen name of the writer(s) of the "Dear Abby" column
* Adeline and Augusta Van Buren, the [[Van Buren sisters]], Australian transcontinental motorcyclists
* [[Andrew Van Buren]], British performer who specialises in magic, large scale illusions and juggling
* [[Amelia Van Buren]] (c. 1856–1942), American photographer
* [[Andrew Van Buren]], British performer who specialises in magic, large scale-illusions and juggling
* [[Anita Van Buren]], a fictional character on the television show ''Law & Order''
* [[Anita Van Buren]], a fictional character on the television show ''Law & Order''
* [[Ebert Van Buren]] (1924–2019), American-Honduran football player
* [[Elizabeth Van Buren]], pen name of Giulietta-Elizabeth-Van Buren Verdon-Roe, {{née}} Emmons (1929-2011), writer of "Refuge of the Apocalypse: Doorway into other Dimensions"
* [[Fred Van Buren]], magical inventor & performer
* [[Edith Van Buren]] (1858–1914), American socialite and traveler
* [[Elizabeth Douglas Van Buren]] (1881–1961), British archaeologist
* [[James Lyman Van Buren]] (1837–1866), American army officer and general after the American Civil War
* [[Jermaine Van Buren]] (born 1980), Major League Baseball player
* [[Jermaine Van Buren]] (born 1980), Major League Baseball player
* [[John Van Buren (US representative)]] (1799–1855), United States Representative from New York
* [[John Van Buren (US representative)]] (1799–1855), U.S. Representative from New York
* [[John D. Van Buren]] (1838–1918), an American civil engineer, naval engineer, lawyer, and politician
* [[John D. Van Buren]] (1838–1918), an American civil engineer, naval engineer, lawyer, and politician
* [[John J. Van Buren]] (1915–1942), a United States Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross
* [[John J. Van Buren]] (1915–1942), a U.S. Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross
* [[Mabel Van Buren]] (1878–1947), American stage and screen actress
* [[Mabel Van Buren]] (1878–1947), American stage and screen actress
* [[Martin Van Buren]] (1782–1862), eighth President of the United States (1837–1841)
* [[Martin Van Buren]] (1782–1862), eighth president of the United States (1837–1841)
** [[Hannah Van Buren]] (1783–1819), his wife
** [[Hannah Van Buren]] (1783–1819), his wife
** [[Abraham Van Buren]] (1807–1873), his eldest son
** [[Abraham Van Buren|Abraham Van Buren II]] (1807–1873), his eldest son
** [[Angelica Van Buren]] (1818–1877), his daughter-in-law (performed the ceremonial duties of First Lady)
** [[Angelica Van Buren]] (1818–1877), his daughter-in-law (performed the ceremonial duties of First Lady)
** [[John Van Buren]] (1810–1866), his second son
** [[John Van Buren]] (1810–1866), his second son
** [[Abraham Van Buren (I)|Abraham Van Buren I]] (1737–1817), his father
* [[Michael Van Buren Jr.]] (born 2004), American football player
* [[Mick van Buren]] (born 1992), Dutch footballer
* [[Paul Van Buren]], Christian theologian and author of ''the Secular Meaning of the Gospel''
* [[Paul Van Buren]], Christian theologian and author of ''the Secular Meaning of the Gospel''
* [[Raeburn van Buren]] (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator
* [[Raeburn van Buren]] (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator
* [[Steve Van Buren]] (1920–2012), professional American football player
* [[Steve Van Buren]] (1920–2012), professional American football player
*[[William Holme Van Buren]] (1819–1883), American surgeon
* [[William Holme Van Buren]] (1819–1883), American surgeon


===Dutch Royal Family===
===Dutch royal family===
The name (van) "Buren" appears in the history of the Dutch royal house, being the family name of [[Anna van Egmont|Anna van Egmond en Buren]], the first wife of [[William I of Orange]]. Borrowing from this heritage, the Dutch royal family have used ''Count of Buren'' as a title or the surname "van Buren" in situations requiring anonymity.

The name (van) "Buren" appears in the history of the Dutch royal house, being the family name of Anna van Egmond en Buren, the first wife of [[William I of Orange]]. Borrowing from this heritage, the Dutch royals have used ''Count of Buren'' as a title or the surname "van Buren" in situations requiring anonymity.


* Princess [[Beatrix of the Netherlands|Beatrix]] (formerly Queen Beatrix), the ''Countess of Buren'' (Dutch ''Gravin van Buren'').
* Princess [[Beatrix of the Netherlands|Beatrix]] (formerly Queen Beatrix), the ''Countess of Buren'' (Dutch ''Gravin van Buren'').
* [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|King Willem-Alexander]] used the alias "Alexander van Buren" or a variant for anonymity purposes. For example during his University application he used "Alex van Buren". He also registered for the 1986 [[elfstedentocht]] as "W A van Buren".
* [[Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands|King Willem-Alexander]] used the alias "Alexander van Buren" or a variant for anonymity purposes. For example, during his University application he used "Alex van Buren". He also registered for the 1986 [[elfstedentocht]] as "W A van Buren".

The Van Burens were also noted for using the Purdy's" as dishwashers and laundry serfs and sometiems made them sit in the outhouse and collect droppings for fuel.


== See also ==
== Pronounced identically but spelled differently ==
* [[Armin van Buuren]], a Dutch trance producer and DJ
* [[Van Buuren (surname)]], Dutch surname of the same origin and pronunciation
* [[Van Beuren]], form of the surname that probably originated in the US


== Similarly pronounced ==
* [[van Beuren]], another Dutch spelling for a surname that is pronounced similarly to Van Buuren (that is {{IPA-nl|vɑn ˈbøːrə(n)|}})
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Latest revision as of 22:09, 30 September 2024

Van Buren (pronounced [vɑm ˈbyːrə(n)]) is a Dutch surname meaning "of/from Buren". Buren is also the Dutch word for "neighbours".

People

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Dutch royal family

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The name (van) "Buren" appears in the history of the Dutch royal house, being the family name of Anna van Egmond en Buren, the first wife of William I of Orange. Borrowing from this heritage, the Dutch royal family have used Count of Buren as a title or the surname "van Buren" in situations requiring anonymity.

  • Princess Beatrix (formerly Queen Beatrix), the Countess of Buren (Dutch Gravin van Buren).
  • King Willem-Alexander used the alias "Alexander van Buren" or a variant for anonymity purposes. For example, during his University application he used "Alex van Buren". He also registered for the 1986 elfstedentocht as "W A van Buren".

See also

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