Romeyn

Meaning

A surname derived from the personal name Romain or Roman, indicating 'of Roman descent' or 'the Roman'.

Etymology

The surname derives from the Latin personal name Romanus, which was popular in medieval Low Countries. The Dutch/Flemish form Romeyn developed as a patronymic or descriptive surname.

About the Romeyn Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Latin personal name Romanus, popular in medieval Low Countries. The name reflects the classical influence on European nomenclature.

Distribution

Found primarily in the Netherlands, Belgium, and surrounding regions.

Notable Bearers

Limited historical documentation; primarily a regional surname.

People with the Romeyn Surname