Bezouidenhout History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Etymology of Bezouidenhout

What does the name Bezouidenhout mean?

The distinguished surname Bezouidenhout is Dutch in origin. It is derived from the Dutch words "zuid," meaning "south," and "hout," meaning "forest," and once denoted a region south of the Hague forest. The name was probably first borne by a resident of this region or, alternatively, by someone living south of a prominent forest.

Early Origins of the Bezouidenhout family

The surname Bezouidenhout was first found in Holland, where the name is thought to have emerged. Dutch surnames were not borne by the common classes until 1811, when they were made obligatory by Napoleon; as records of the name Bezouidenhout extend back to the 17th century, it can be assumed that the family was one of status.

Early History of the Bezouidenhout family

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Bezouidenhout Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bezuidenhout, Bezouidenhout, Bezoet, Bezoetdebie and others.

Early Notables of the Bezouidenhout family

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Migration of the Bezouidenhout family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: C. C. M. Landberg Bezoetdebie, who arrived in North America in 1863; as well as Gert Pieter Bezuidenhout of Bermuda, who arrived at Ellis Island, New York in 1903..