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![Show Contents]() Neese History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
This name is usually matronymic in origin, derived from the first name of the mother of the original bearer. In this case, the surname Neese stems from Nesensohn, which means the "son of Agnes." Agnes, from the Latin "agnus" for lamb, was a women's name which owed much of its popularity to the 4th century Roman martyr Agnes, the patron saint of virgins. The surname Neese may also stem from the Middle High German word "Neser," referring to a "back-pack," and thus, may sometimes have originated in a nickname. In the Middle Ages, the surname became popular as Nese and Nethe. In the Lower Rhineland, the suffix "-ke" is often added to the name. Early Origins of the Neese familyThe surname Neese was first found in Southwestern Germany. A councilman from Kassel was recorded in 1350 as Johan Agnetis, in 1370 as Henne vern Agnesen, in 1371 as Johan Virin Angnesen, and in 1373 as Johan ver Angenesen. His son, Johan Agnesin was a citizen of Kassel in 1424. H. Agneter was recorded Mähren in 1382, and Heinrich Nesensohn, a minister from Hasenweiler in Ravensburg, in 1387. Benz and Heinrich die Agneser from Wellendingen in Rottweil were recorded in 1403. Records show Nesen Hans von Waltersweier in Offenburg in 1423, and Johan Agnese, a revenue writer, in Felsberg in Hesse in 1476. Ludwig Nesen from Bisingen in Hechingen was recorded in 1470, Peter Neser, a holy nurse from Stuehlingen in Waldshut, in 1472, and Johann Nesser, a procurator consistorii from Ensisheimensis, in 1570. Early History of the Neese familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neese research. Another 77 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Neese History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neese Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Nesen, Neesen, Neese, Nehse, Nesemann, Nesensohn, Neser, Neeser, Neseke, Neske, Nesgen, Agnesen and many more. Early Notables of the Neese familyAnother 39 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Neese Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neese RankingIn the United States, the name Neese is the 6,683rd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1
 Neese migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Neese Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Mr. Wm Neese, aged 23, who arrived in Virginia in 1635 aboard the ship "Transport" 2
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- Bryan Neese (b. 1964), American professional strongman competitor, 1999 America's Strongest Man Champion
- Timothy "Tim" Neese, American politician, Republican member of the Indiana House of Representatives
- Charles Gelbert Neese (1916-1989), United States federal judge from Paris, Tennessee
- George M Neese (b. 1909), American author
- Terry Neese (b. 1948), American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Oklahoma, 2004 3
- Mrs. Percy Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Iowa State House of Representatives from Hamilton County, 1950; Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Iowa, 1952 3
- Kermit Neese, American Republican politician, Alternate Delegate to Republican National Convention from North Carolina, 1940 3
- Elbert H. Neese Jr., American Republican politician, Presidential Elector for Wisconsin, 1956 3
- Charlotte Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Illinois, 1972 3
- Charles G. Neese, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Tennessee, 1952 3
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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Neese migration to the United States 
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