Neser History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
Netherlands
Germany

The Dutch Neser surname was originally a habitational name, taken on from any of various places in Friesland called Nes, or similar names. These place names come from the word "nes," which meant a "spit of land."

Early Origins of the Neser family

The surname Neser 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 Neser family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neser research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1626, 1645, 1655, 1667, 1693, 1771 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Neser History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Neser Spelling Variations

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

Early Notables of the Neser family

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Neser migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Neser Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Sebastian and Barbara Neser, who arrived in New York in 1849
Sebastian Neser, aged 38, who landed in New York, NY in 1849 1
Georg Neser immigrated to Brazil in 1859

Contemporary Notables of the name Neser (post 1700) +

Michiel Hendrik Neser (1874-1932), South African writer

Citations +

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)