Schout History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Belgium
Netherlands

Early Origins of the Schout family

The surname Schout was first found in Belgium, 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 East Flanders, a province in Belgium. Within this province the notable towns are Ghent, the capital city, St Nicolas, Alost, Termonde and Oudenarde. 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.

Early History of the Schout family

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Schout Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Schoot, van Schoote, Schout, Schoute, Schüt, Schoote, Schoete, Schoet, Schut, van Shoot, van Schoot, van Schute and many more.

Early Notables of the Schout family

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Schout migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Schout Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Anna Elisabetha Schout, who arrived in New York, NY in 1711

Schout Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Gertrui Schout, who settled in New York, NY in 1847
Gertrui Schout, aged 20, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 1
Willem Schout, who settled in America in 1857

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)