Neste History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Etymology of Neste

What does the name Neste mean?

The Dutch Neste surname was originally a habitational name, taken on from any of various places in Friesland called Nes, or similar names. These place names come from the word "nes," which meant a "spit of land."

Alternatively, the name Nestecould have been a Dutch local name as in 'the dweller at-the-ash' from residence beside an ash tree. The preposition 'van' is found especially with habitation names.

Early Origins of the Neste family

The surname Neste was first found in Holland, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into this most influential family.

A long standing family in America, Albert and Grietje van Nes were listed as a residents of Amerfoort and then moved to Breuckelen (Brooklyn) to be near the ferry to Manhattan in 1653.

Early History of the Neste family

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Neste Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ness, Nes, Neser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more.

Early Notables of the Neste family

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Neste migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Neste Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Victor Van Neste, aged 28, who settled in America, in 1903
Hugo Neste, aged 42, who immigrated to the United States, in 1908
Knut Neste, aged 73, who settled in America, in 1910
Lauri Neste, aged 17, who landed in America, in 1913
Terez Neste, aged 28, who immigrated to the United States from Szamoskrasso, Hungary, in 1913
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