The surname Beest 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.
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Early History of the Beest family
This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beest research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1610, 1674 and 1829 are included under the topic Early Beest History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Beest Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Best, Beste, Bestes, Bestt, Besst, Beest, Beests, Bestte, van Best and many more.
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Early Notables of the Beest family
From this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included
Sybrand van Beest (c.1610-1674), a Dutch Golden Age painter, born in The Hague and was a pupil of Adriaen van de Venne
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Migration of the Beest family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: those recorded from the mid 17th century onward in the great migration from Europe to the New World.
Netherlands
