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Where did the Dutch Maes family come from? What is the Dutch Maes family crest and coat of arms? When did the Maes family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Maes family history?

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Spelling variations of this family name include: Maestas, Maes, Maest, Mesta, Maests, Maest, Maess and many more.

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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maes research. Another 268 words(19 lines of text) covering the year 1664 is included under the topic Early Maes History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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More information is included under the topic Early Maes Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Maes Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • Johan Philip Maes who settled in New York in 1709

Maes Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Adolf Maes, aged 49, who emigrated to the United States from Breslan, in 1892
  • Adam Maes, aged 47, who emigrated to America, in 1895

Maes Settlers in the United States in the 20th Century


  • Alfons Maes, aged 19, who emigrated to the United States from Lootenhulle, Begium, in 1913
  • Adirian Maes, aged 31, who landed in America, in 1919
  • Albert Maes, who landed in America from Belgium, in 1920
  • Adruaaie Maes, aged 43, who landed in America, in 1923
  • Albert Maes, aged 52, who settled in America, in 1923

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  • Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693), Dutch painter


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  6. Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print.
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  8. Hanks, Hodges, Mills and Room. The Oxford Names Companion. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2002. Print. (ISBN 0-19-860561-7).
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  10. Bolton, Charles Knowles. Bolton's American Armory. Baltimore: Heraldic Book Company, 1964. Print.
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The Maes Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Maes Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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