Faist History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Faist family

The surname Faist was first found in Austria, where the name was closely identified in early mediaeval times with the feudal society which would become prominent throughout European history. The name would later emerge as a noble family with great influence, having many distinguished branches, and become noted for its involvement in social, economic and political affairs. The name was taken from St. Veit (in Latin, Vitus) who was the patron saint protecting against fire and lightning.

Early History of the Faist family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Faist research. Another 102 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1774 is included under the topic Early Faist History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Faist Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Veith, Veit, Veidt, Veid, Vietsch, Feidt, Feit, Veitl, Veitel, Vaith and many more.

Early Notables of the Faist family

During this period prominent bearers of the name Faist were Joseph Veith, who was a prominent librarian in Tyrol. Isak Veith was an eminent doctor and physician in Hall, and...
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Faist migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Faist Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Johann Peter Faist, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1766 1

Contemporary Notables of the name Faist (post 1700) +

Michael Faist, German founder of FAIST Anlagenbau GmbH, one of the biggest manufacturers of noise control facilities and aero-acoustic wind tunnel treatment in 1904

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)