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'''Van Buren''' ({{IPA |
'''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". |
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==People== |
==People== |
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* [[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 |
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* Adeline and Augusta Van Buren, the [[Van Buren sisters]], Australian transcontinental motorcyclists |
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* [[Amelia Van Buren]] (c. 1856–1942), American photographer |
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* [[Anita Van Buren]], a fictional character on the television show ''Law & Order'' |
* [[Anita Van Buren]], a fictional character on the television show ''Law & Order'' |
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* [[Ebert Van Buren]] (1924–2019), American-Honduran football player |
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* [[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" |
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* [[Edith Van Buren]] (1858–1914), American socialite and traveler |
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* [[Elizabeth Douglas Van Buren]] (1881–1961), British archaeologist |
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* [[James Lyman Van Buren]] (1837–1866), American army officer and general after the American Civil War |
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* [[Jermaine Van Buren]] (born 1980), Major League Baseball player |
* [[Jermaine Van Buren]] (born 1980), Major League Baseball player |
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* [[John Van Buren (US representative)]] (1799–1855), |
* [[John Van Buren (US representative)]] (1799–1855), U.S. Representative from New York |
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* [[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 |
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* [[John J. Van Buren]] (1915–1942), a |
* [[John J. Van Buren]] (1915–1942), a U.S. Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross |
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* [[Mabel Van Buren]] (1878–1947), American stage and screen actress |
* [[Mabel Van Buren]] (1878–1947), American stage and screen actress |
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* [[Martin Van Buren]] (1782–1862), eighth |
* [[Martin Van Buren]] (1782–1862), eighth president of the United States (1837–1841) |
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** [[Hannah Van Buren]] (1783–1819), his wife |
** [[Hannah Van Buren]] (1783–1819), his wife |
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** [[Abraham Van Buren]] (1807–1873), his eldest son |
** [[Abraham Van Buren|Abraham Van Buren II]] (1807–1873), his eldest son |
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** [[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) |
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** [[John Van Buren]] (1810–1866), his second son |
** [[John Van Buren]] (1810–1866), his second son |
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** [[Abraham Van Buren (I)|Abraham Van Buren I]] (1737–1817), his father |
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* [[Michael Van Buren Jr.]] (born 2004), American football player |
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* [[Mick van Buren]] (born 1992), Dutch footballer |
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* [[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'' |
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* [[Raeburn van Buren]] (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator |
* [[Raeburn van Buren]] (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator |
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* [[Steve Van Buren]] (1920–2012), professional American football player |
* [[Steve Van Buren]] (1920–2012), professional American football player |
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*[[William Holme Van Buren]] (1819–1883), American surgeon |
* [[William Holme Van Buren]] (1819–1883), American surgeon |
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===Dutch |
===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 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. |
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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 |
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* 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''). |
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* [[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". |
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The Van Burens were also noted for using the Purdy's as dishwashers and laundry serfs and sometimes made them sit in the outhouse and collect droppings for fuel. |
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== See also == |
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== Pronounced identically but spelled differently == |
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* [[Van Buuren (surname)]], Dutch surname of the same origin and pronunciation |
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* [[Van Beuren]], form of the surname that probably originated in the US |
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== Similarly pronounced == |
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* [[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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[[Category:Dutch-language surnames]] |
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[[Category:Jewish |
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[[Category:Surnames of Dutch origin]] |
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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
[edit]- 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
- 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
- Ebert Van Buren (1924–2019), American-Honduran football player
- 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
- 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 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
- Martin Van Buren (1782–1862), eighth president of the United States (1837–1841)
- Hannah Van Buren (1783–1819), his wife
- 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)
- John Van Buren (1810–1866), his second son
- 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
- Raeburn van Buren (1891–1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator
- Steve Van Buren (1920–2012), professional American football player
- William Holme Van Buren (1819–1883), American surgeon
Dutch royal family
[edit]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
[edit]- Van Buuren (surname), Dutch surname of the same origin and pronunciation
- Van Beuren, form of the surname that probably originated in the US
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