The surname Costere 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 Amsterdam, an ancient 13th century town held by the Lords of Amstel. Giesebrecht II built a castle there. Geisbrecht III built the dam to keep out the sea. It is first mentioned in charters of 1275 when Floris IV, the count of Holland granted its charter. It became a city of great mercantile wealth. It hold great treasures of art. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Costere family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Costere research. Another 100 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1579, 1620, 1657, 1659, 1665 and 1827 are included under the topic Early Costere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Costere Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Coster, Cöster, Costerr, Costers, Costeres, Costere, Costter, Cosster, Cooster, van Coster and many more.
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Early Notables of the Costere family
Another 49 words (4 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Costere Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Migration of the Costere family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Andrew Coster, who settled in Virginia in 1653; Hans Coster, who settled in America in 1657; Hendrik Coster, who arrived in New Netherland in 1658; Cornelis Coster, who came to New York in 1658.
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