Neesam History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Neesam

What does the name Neesam mean?

The Neesam name is habitational, derived from any of several places called Nesse in Oldenburg and Friesland.

Alternatively, the name could have been derived from the Middle High German word niesen or the Old High German niosan, meaning "sneeze."

Early Origins of the Neesam family

The surname Neesam 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 South Holland, a province of Holland, the most crowded province of the Netherlands. The principal cities are Rotterdam, Leyden and Shiedam. Noted is the famed castle of Teilengen where Jacqueline of Bavaria is buried. 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 Neesam family

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Neesam Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ness, Nes, Nesser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more.

Early Notables of the Neesam family

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Neesam migration to Australia +

Neesam Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century

Mr. Charles Neesam, (b. 1821), aged 15 who was convicted in London, England for 7 years for larceny, transported aboard the "Bengal Merchant" on 4th August 1836, arriving in New South Wales, Australia 1

Sources +

Convict Records Voyages to Australia (Retrieved 7th October 2020). Retrieved from https://convictrecords.com.au/ships/bengal-merchant