Nessen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands
Germany

Etymology of Nessen

What does the name Nessen mean?

The Nessen name is habitational, derived from any of several places called Nesse in Oldenburg and Friesland.

Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the Middle High German word niesen or the Old High German niosan, meaning "sneeze."

Early Origins of the Nessen family

The surname Nessen 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.

Early History of the Nessen family

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Nessen Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Nessen family

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Migration of the Nessen family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Thomas Nase, who came to Virginia in 1648; Johan Michael Naser, who settled in England in 1709; Balt. Neff, who arrived in America in 1709; John Michael Naser, who settled in America sometime between 1709 and 1710.

Contemporary Notables of the name Nessen (post 1700) +

Ronald Harold Nessen (1934-2025), American government official and journalist, served as the 15th White House Press Secretary for President Gerald Ford (1974-1977)