| Nest History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The Nest 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 Nest familyThe surname Nest 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 Nest familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nest research. Another 106 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1645, 1655, 1771 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Nest History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Nest Spelling VariationsSpelling 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 Nest familyMore information is included under the topic Early Nest Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
Nest migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Nest Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Ellinor Nest, listed in two records in Virginia in 1688 and in 1690
Nest Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- John Nest was brought to Maryland, in 1719 in bondage, as a criminal
Nest Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Angus Nest went to PEI in 1811
Nest migration to Canada | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Nest Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- George Nest who was listed in the Bristol Register of Servants sent to Foreign Plantations, in 1675
Contemporary Notables of the name Nest (post 1700) | + |
- Richard A. Nest (1927-1999), American politician, Mayor of Fort Lee, New Jersey, 1976-79 1
- Henry Van Nest, American politician, Member of New Jersey State House of Assembly from Warren County, 1837-38 2
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