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It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
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∙ 11y agoThe state is names New York in order to honor the Duke of York. This is also why the state kept the name New York City, since it is so big to be even a state in it self.
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∙ 14y agoIt is named for the Duke of York.
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∙ 14y agoThe Duke of York.
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How did the name New York come about?
It is named in honor of the Duke of York.
Where did the name New York mets come from?
New York Mets is short for New York Metropolitans. A metropolitan is a person who lives in the city.
What were New York's previous name how did it get the name New York?
New Amsterdam and the duke of york is why they named new york new york
What is New York state name?
The original name of New York was New Netherlands. New York was renamed after the Duke of York.
What is the origin name of the colony of New York?
The original name for New York was New Netherland.
Where do ships go when they come to New York City?
Where do ships go when they come to New York City?
Why was New York given its name?
New York got its name by the "Duke of York"because it was taken over by the English.
Is come and visit NY a sentence?
Yes, with proper punctuation. "Come and visit New York." OR "Come visit New York."
What is the name origin for New York?
The original name for New York is New Netherlands
Where does the name Utica come from?
The name Utica means "old town." It has Phoenician origin. Utica is the name of a city in New York state.
Did the titanic come from new york?
No. Titanic was due in New York but never arrived there.
What food name has New York in it?
New York Steak New York Cheesecake
