The surname Deisten 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 North Holland, a province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Amsterdam, Haarlem and Hilversum. It was the seat of the old Counts of Holland. Seat of one of the oldest families is Brederode Castle near Haarlem. There are many old and quaint towns in the province. including Medemblik, Enkhuizen, Hoorn, Edam, and Monnikendam. 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.
Early History of the Deisten family
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Deisten Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Diest, Diesst, Dieste, Deist, Deisten, Diester, Diestern, Diestorff, Diestermann and many more.
Early Notables of the Deisten family
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Migration of the Deisten family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johanne Diester, who settled in Texas sometime between 1840 and 1850; Elisa Deist, who settled in New York, NY in 1851; George Deist, who settled in Wisconsin in 1852.
