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The Nest name is habitational, derived from any of several places called Nesse in Oldenburg and Friesland.
The surname Nest 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nest research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1645, 1655, 1771 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Nest History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Ness, Nes, Nesser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more.
More information is included under the topic Early Nest Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: