Mestas History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Mestas family

The surname Mestas 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 Mestas family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mestas research. Another 81 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1514, 1573, 1634, 1664 and 1693 are included under the topic Early Mestas History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Mestas Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Maestas, Maes, Maest, Mesta, Maests, Maest, Maess and many more.

Early Notables of the Mestas family

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Mestas Ranking

the United States, the name Mestas is the 9,662^nd most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Mestas family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan Philip Maes who settled in New York in 1709.

Historic Events for the Mestas family +

USS Indianapolis

Nestor Nash Mestas (1921-2001), American crew member on board the ship "USS Indianapolis" when she was on a top secret trip for the first nuclear weapon, she was sunk by Japanese Navy on 30th July 1945, he survived the sinking 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Final Crew List, retrieved 2021, October 30th Retrieved from https://www.ussindianapolis.com/final-crew