The surname Besze 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.
Early History of the Besze family
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Besze Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Becks, Beccks, Beckks, Becs, Beks, Beckes, Beckess, Beckks and many more.
Early Notables of the Besze family
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Migration of the Besze family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Barbel Bek, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1733; Andereas Bek, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1751; Ottelia Veisz Bachs, who came to Maryland in 1775.
