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The surname Schoute 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.
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Schoute research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1567, 1600, 1616, 1622, 1625, 1640, 1644, 1728, 1733 and 1792 are included under the topic Early Schoute History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Schouten, Schoutens, Schout, Schoute, Schouter, Schoutern, Schoutheete, Schoutten and many more.
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included