Neste History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
Germany

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

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.

Early History of the Neste family

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Neste 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 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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