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The prefix van is Dutch and not German but it equates to the German von, meaning from.
In German "Von" was also used (up to 1919 when the monarchy was abolished) before a name to show that the person/family belonged to the nobility. Plenty of examples still exist today.
In Dutch (VAN) this was never the case, it simply means and has always meant from.
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What is the difference in names between Van Xxxx and Von Xxxx?
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What is van the prefix of?
VAN MORRISON?
What is the meaning of the word Van in a name?
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