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The surname Weird 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 Weird research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1591 and 1652 are included under the topic Early Weird History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Spelling variations of this family name include: Weert, Weerd, Weerts, Weers, Weerde, Weerden, Weerdt, Weertenstein, Weertenberg, Werdt, Wardt, Weurt, Sweerts, Waert, Wehrt and many more.
Another 37 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Weird Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.