The origin of the surname Van den Dobbelsteen is unknown. One possible explanation is that it refers to a resident of a house named De Dobbelsteen, perhaps an inn with dice imagery on its signboard. In colloquial speech, square-shaped houses were sometimes called De Dobbelsteen (Source: CBG | Center for Family History).
The Van den Dobbelsteen family was established in Batenburg, a picturesque town on the Maas River with a rich and impressive history. Only after many generations did the surname Van den Dobbelsteen spread to cities outside this region.