The surname Aalst 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 The Hague, a town in the province of South Holland. In the 13th century this village was no more than a hunting Lodge of the counts of Holland. Count Floris V made it his home and it became the seat of the supreme court. It became a town in the 19th century. It is now the seat of Government. 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 Aalst family
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Aalst Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Aalst, Aallst, Aalste, Aalstes, Aallste, Aalstt, Aalstte, Aalsts, Aalstes, Aalstts, van Aalst and many more.
Early Notables of the Aalst family
the Aalst family of Hague
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Migration of the Aalst family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Dirk VanAalst, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847; Aaltje VanAalst, who arrived in New York, NY in 1847; Johan Van Aalsburg, who arrived in Baltimore in 1847.
Contemporary Notables of the name Aalst (post 1700)
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Jules A. van Aalst (1858-1914), Belgian customs and postal officer in China
