The surname Holsteg 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.
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Early History of the Holsteg family
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Holsteg Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Holst, van Holst, Holste, van Holste and others.
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Early Notables of the Holsteg family
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Migration of the Holsteg family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bernhard Holst, who came to America in 1663; Barent Holst, who came to New Netherland in 1663; Andreas Holste, who came to America in 1780; C. August Holst, who arrived in New York, NY in 1821.
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