Derst History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Derst family

The surname Derst was first found in Silesia, where this family name became a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always prominent in social affairs, the name became an integral part of that turbulent region as it emerged to form alliances with other families within the Feudal System and the nation.

Early History of the Derst family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Derst research. Another 84 words (6 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Derst History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Derst Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dorst, Dorste, Duerst, Duerste, Durste, Derst, Dorsts and many more.

Early Notables of the Derst family

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Derst migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Derst Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

J Paul Derst, who arrived in America in 1732 1
Johan Paul Derst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Paul Derst, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1732 1
Abraham Derst, who arrived in America in 1743 1
Friederich Adam Derst, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1754 1

Derst Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Frederick Derst, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pennsylvania in 1841 1

The Derst Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Sperare et Resignare
Motto Translation: Hope and resign

Citations +

Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)