Jooste History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEarly Origins of the Jooste familyThe surname Jooste was first found in the Rhineland, where this family was a prominent contributor to the development of the district from ancient times. Always influential in social affairs, the name Jost became an integral part of that turbulent region as it forged alliances with other families within the region and the nation. Early History of the Jooste familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Jooste research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the year 1719 is included under the topic Early Jooste History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jooste Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Jost, Joste, Jostes, Jostt, Jostts, Jostte, Josttes, Josst, Jossts, Joost, Joosts, Joostt, Yost and many more. Early Notables of the Jooste familyMore information is included under the topic Early Jooste Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Jooste RankingIn South Africa, the name Jooste is the 370th most popular surname with an estimated 18,974 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Jooste familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacob Jost, and his wife Eva Barbara Ries and their son, who came to Pennsylvania in 1727; Adam Jost, one of the Hessian Troops in the American War for Independence, who was recorded in Quebec in 1776.
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