Van Buren (surname)
Encyclopedia
- The DutchDutch languageDutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
word "van" is equivalent to the English word "of" and the German word "von". Hence it is not usually capitalized in names. - BurenBurenBuren is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands. It is also a county; with the Dutch Monarch still holding the title "Count of Buren".- Population centres :...
is a city/estate in the Netherlands which was ruled by the Egmond familyEgmond familyThe Egmond or Egmont family is named after the Dutch town of Egmond, province of Noord Holland, and played an important role in the Netherlands during the Middle Ages....
; Dutch nobles were commonly named after their possessions. - Literally translated, the Dutch word "Buren" means "neighbours". However the etymologyEtymologyEtymology is the study of the history of words, their origins, and how their form and meaning have changed over time.For languages with a long written history, etymologists make use of texts in these languages and texts about the languages to gather knowledge about how words were used during...
following the name of the city ruled by the Egmond family is more logical.
Dutch Royal Family
- 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, the founder of the Dutch Royal dynasty. This use of the name predates the founding of the American Colonies.
- Queen Beatrix is Countess of Buren.
- The Dutch royals have been known to use the name van Buren in situations requiring anonymity
- The Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of OrangeWillem-Alexander, Prince of OrangeWillem-Alexander, Prince of Orange is the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. Since 1980 he is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He was in military service and he studied...
used the alias "Alex van Buren" in his University application. - Willem-AlexanderWillem-Alexander, Prince of OrangeWillem-Alexander, Prince of Orange is the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. Since 1980 he is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He was in military service and he studied...
registered for the 1986 elfstedentochtElfstedentochtThe Elfstedentocht is the world's largest and longest speed skating competition and leisure skating tour, and is held irregularly in the province of Friesland, Netherlands.The tour, almost 200 km in length, is conducted on frozen canals, rivers and lakes between the eleven historic...
as W A van Buren.
- The Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander, Prince of Orange
People
- Abigail Van Buren, pen name of the writer(s) of the "Dear Abby" column
- Alexander van Buren, pseudonym sometimes used by Dutch Crown Prince Willem-AlexanderWillem-Alexander, Prince of OrangeWillem-Alexander, Prince of Orange is the eldest child of Queen Beatrix and Prince Claus. Since 1980 he is the heir apparent to the throne of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. He is also the head of the House of Amsberg since the death of his father in 2002. He was in military service and he studied...
- Andrew Van BurenAndrew Van BurenAndrew Van Buren is a British performer who specialises in magic, large scale illusions, juggling and plate spinning.-Biography:Master Illusionist Andrew Van Buren spent his childhood touring the world with his parents' Van Buren and Greta’s magic and illusion show. He learned his trade in...
, British performer who specialises in magic, large scale illusions and juggling - Anita Van BurenAnita Van BurenLt. Anita Van Buren is a fictional character on NBC's long running police procedural and legal drama television series Law & Order, portrayed by S. Epatha Merkerson. By episode count, she is the longest-running character on the show...
, a fictional character on the television show Law & Order - Danielle van Buren, IFAA World & European Field Archery Championship Silver Medalist
- Fred Van BurenFred Van BurenFred Van Buren toured the world as a performer with his magic and illusion shows, performing with his wife Connie Greta as the magic illusion act Van Buren and Greta. A British born magician, illusionist and showman who is also well known as a builder and magical inventor...
, magical inventor & performer - Jermaine Van BurenJermaine Van BurenJermaine Russell Van Buren is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who now plays for Amarillo Dillas, an Independent Professional Baseball club in the United League.-Early career:...
(1980-), Major League Baseball player - John Van Buren (US representative)John Van Buren (US representative)John Van Buren was a United States Representative from New York.He graduated from Union College in 1818, studied law, was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Kingston...
(1799-1855), United States Representative from New York - John D. Van Buren (1838-1918), an American civil engineer, naval engineer, lawyer, and politician
- John J. Van BurenJohn J. Van BurenJohn J. Van Buren was a United States Navy officer who received the Distinguished Flying Cross and Navy Cross for his actions in combat during World War II.-Naval career:...
(1915-1942), a United States Navy officer and pilot who received the Navy Cross and Distinguished Flying Cross - Mabel Van BurenMabel Van BurenMabel Van Buren was an American stage and screen actress from Chicago, Illinois. She had dark hair, brown eyes, and was five feet three inches tall. She enjoyed riding horses and swimming....
(1878-1947), American stage and screen actress - Martin Van BurenMartin Van BurenMartin Van Buren was the eighth President of the United States . Before his presidency, he was the eighth Vice President and the tenth Secretary of State, under Andrew Jackson ....
(1782-1862), eighth President of the United States (1837-1841)- Hannah Van BurenHannah Van BurenHannah Hoes Van Buren was the wife of the eighth United States President, Martin Van Buren.Martin, aged 24, and Hannah, aged 23, married on February 21, 1807 at the home of the bride's sister in Catskill, New York. They had been childhood sweethearts and were first cousins once removed through...
(1783-1819), his wife - Abraham Van BurenAbraham Van BurenAbraham Van Buren was the eldest son of the eighth President of the United States, Martin Van Buren and his wife, Hannah Hoes Van Buren. Born in Kinderhook, New York, Abraham was named in honor of his paternal grandfather who was an officer in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War...
(1807-1873), his eldest son - Angelica Van BurenAngelica Van BurenAngelica Singleton Van Buren, born Sarah Angelica Singleton was the daughter-in-law of the 8th United States President Martin Van Buren. She was married to the President's son, Abraham Van Buren...
(1818-1877), his daughter-in-law (performed the ceremonial duties of First Lady) - John Van BurenJohn Van BurenJohn Van Buren was an American lawyer and politician.-Life:He was the second son of President Martin Van Buren and graduated from Yale College in 1828. In 1831, when his father was appointed U.S. Minister to Britain, he accompanied him as secretary of the American Legation in London...
(1810-1866), his second son
- Hannah Van Buren
- Paul Van BurenPaul van BurenPaul Matthews van Buren was a Christian theologian and author. An ordained Episcopalian priest he was a Professor of religion at Temple University, Philadelphia for 22 years....
, Christian theologian and author of the Secular Meaning of the Gospel - Raeburn van BurenRaeburn van BurenRaeburn Van Buren was an American magazine and comic strip illustrator best known for his work on the syndicated Abbie an' Slats. He was familiarly known in the professional comics community as Ray Van Buren....
(1891-1987) American magazine and comic strip illustrator - Steve Van BurenSteve Van BurenStephen W. Van Buren is a former professional American football halfback who played for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League from 1944–1951, and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.-Early life:...
(1920-), former professional American football player - Willem-Alexander van Buren, another pseudonym sometimes used by Dutch Crown Prince Willem-Alexander