Duerst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Germany

Early Origins of the Duerst family

The surname Duerst was first found in Silesia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Duerst family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duerst research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Duerst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Duerst Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dorst, Dorste, Duerst, Duerste, Durste, Derst, Dorsts and many more.

Early Notables of the Duerst family

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Duerst migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Duerst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Johann Duerst, who arrived in Kentucky in 1883 1

The Duerst Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sperare et Resignare
Motto Translation: Hope and resign

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)