Geest History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Etymology of Geest

What does the name Geest mean?

This name is thought to be somehow derived from the Old German word "Geiß," which means "goat."

Early Origins of the Geest family

The surname Geest was first found in Switzerland, where the name came from humble beginnings but gained a significant reputation for its contribution to the emerging mediaeval society. It later became more prominent as many branches of the same house acquired distant estates and branches, some in foreign countries, always elevating their social status by their great contributions to society.

Early History of the Geest family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geest research. Another 103 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1650, 1711 and 1861 are included under the topic Early Geest History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Geest Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geist, Geistt, Geisst, Geiste, Geistte, Geisste, Geistes, Geists, Geistts, Giest, Giestt, Giests, Geest, Geisser, Gaisser, Geiss, Gaiss, Geissler and many more.

Early Notables of the Geest family

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Geest migration to the United States +

Geest Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Michael Geest went to Philadelphia in 1741

Geest Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Peter VanDe Geest, who landed in America in 1846 1
Peter Van de Geest went to Iowa between 1846 and 1847

Sources +

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)