Besen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Besen family

The surname Besen was first found in Austria, where the name Besan was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society of early European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs.

Early History of the Besen family

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Besen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Besan, Bessan, Besann, Besanne, Bessane, Bessanne, Bessans, Besand, Besant, Basan, Baesan, Bassan, Baessan, Basann, Baesann, Bassane, Baessane, Bassanne, Baessanne, Bassans, Baessans, Basands, Baesands, Basant, Baesant, Bessen, Bassent, Bassen and many more.

Early Notables of the Besen family

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Besen migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Besen Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Henrich Besen, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1753

Contemporary Notables of the name Besen (post 1700) +

Norman Besen (b. 1925), American accountant
Gerald Harvey Besen (b. 1920), American endodontist
Marcus Besen AC (1923-2023), Romanian-born Australian businessman, philanthropist, and Holocaust survivor
Sunny Besen Thrasher (b. 1976), Canadian child actor, known for his role as Paul Edison in Nelvana's live-action series, The Edison Twins