Unveiling Your Dutch Roots: Exploring Van der Line Ancestry
The Foundations of Dutch Surnames Understanding the origins of a surname is the first step in tracing your heritage. In the Netherlands, surnames didn’t always exist. The early centuries saw the use of patronyms, derived from the father’s name (e.g., “Pieterszoon” meaning “Peter’s son”). However, over time, the need for more permanent identifiers grew, especially … Read more
