| ![Show Contents]() Maes History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Netherlands Early Origins of the Maes familyThe surname Maes 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 Maes familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Maes research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1514, 1573, 1634, 1664 and 1693 are included under the topic Early Maes History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Maes Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Maestas, Maes, Maest, Mesta, Maests, Maest, Maess and many more. Early Notables of the Maes familyFrom this era of Dutch history, those of this who distinguished themselves included - Andreas Masius (or Maes) (1514-1573) a Flemish Catholic priest, humanist and one of the first European syriacists
- Nicolaes Maes (Maas) (1634-1693), a Dutch Golden Age painter of genre and portraits from Dordrecht
Maes World RankingIn the United States, the name Maes is the 4,151st most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Maes is ranked the 1,168th most popular surname with an estimated 4,726 people with that name. 2 And in Netherlands, the name Maes is the 873rd popular surname with an estimated 2,299 people with that name. 3
| Maes migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Maes Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Johan Philip Maes who settled in New York in 1709
Maes Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Adolf Maes, aged 49, who immigrated to the United States from Breslan, in 1892
- Adam Maes, aged 47, who immigrated to America, in 1895
Maes Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Alfons Maes, aged 19, who immigrated to the United States from Lootenhulle, Begium, in 1913
- Adirian Maes, aged 31, who landed in America, in 1919
- Albert Maes, who landed in America from Belgium, in 1920
- Adruaaie Maes, aged 43, who landed in America, in 1923
- Albert Maes, aged 52, who settled in America, in 1923
| Contemporary Notables of the name Maes (post 1700) | + |
- Virginia Orr Maes (1920-1986), American malacologist associated with the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia
- Pattie Maes (b. 1961), American scientist, she founded and directed the MIT Media Lab's Fluid Interfaces Group
- Isaak Maes (b. 2001), American musician
- Camillus Paul Maes (1846-1915), Belgian-born, American bishop
- Brian Maes (b. 1956), American musician
- Nicolaes Maes (1634-1693), Dutch painter known for his genre scenes and portraits
- Andreas Maes (1514-1573), Flemish Catholic priest, humanist and one of the first European syriacists
- Peter Maes (b. 1964), Belgian professional football manager and former player
- Romain Maes (1912-1983), Belgian cyclist who won the 1935 Tour de France
- Sven Maes (b. 1973), also known as Svenson, is a Belgian DJ and trance music producer
- ... (Another 16 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
| Historic Events for the Maes family | + |
- Mr. Pulidor Ben Maes, American resident in Santa Clarita killed when the St. Francis Dam failed and flooded the area in 1928
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