Van Der Merwe Coat of Arms
Van der Merwe is a common Afrikaans surname, with its origins traced back to the Dutch van der Merwe.
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The Van Der Merwe name is associated with the Merwede river during the Middle Ages, signifying “from the Merwede.” Dutch settlers employed by the Dutch East India Company brought this surname to South Africa in 16611.
Progenitors: The extended Van der Merwe family traces its lineage to Willem Schalk van der Merwe and Elsje Cloete. They married in 1668 in Cape Town and later pursued farming in Hout Bay, eventually retiring to Drakenstein.
Notable Descendants:
Abraham van der Merwe: A pastor and influential leader in the South African Dutch Reformed Church.
Duhan van der Merwe: A rugby union player representing Scotland.
Frith van der Merwe: A renowned long-distance athlete.
Frederick Ziervogel van der Merwe: A distinguished physician and botanist.
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