ROMIJN ? Is this a common surname in NETHERLANDS?

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ROMIJN ? Is this a common surname in NETHERLANDS?

Answer 1

Romijn  

Usage: Dutch



Derived from the Dutch given name Romein, which comes from Romanus

http://surnames.behindthename.com/php/se...

Answer 2

Romijn is indeed a Dutch surname.  If you know the name of your immigrating ancestor and their parents, then you might find some really useful information  at Genlias.  Here is the link

http://www.genlias.nl/en/page0.jsp

They have over 500 Romijn records, so it will help if you know what area of the Netherlands you are looking in.  Genlias has been invaluable to researchers with family in the Netherlands.  Best of all,  the site is free.   Give it a go...  I think you will be pleasantly suprised.

Answer 3

it is a dutch surname i don't know if its a common surname in Holland

Answer 4

Yes it is