| ![Show Contents]() Nest History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of NestWhat does the name Nest mean? The Dutch Nest 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." Alternatively, the name Nestcould have been a Dutch local name as in 'the dweller at-the-ash' from residence beside an ash tree. The preposition 'van' is found especially with habitation names. 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. A long standing family in America, Albert and Grietje van Nes were listed as a residents of Amerfoort and then moved to Breuckelen (Brooklyn) to be near the ferry to Manhattan in 1653. 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 1626, 1645, 1655, 1667, 1693, 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, Neser, Nesse, Nessen, Nessel, Nest, Nesh, Neste, Netz, Nas, Nass, Nos, Noss and many more. Early Notables of the Nest familyAnother 34 words (2 lines of text) are 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 | + |
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 | + |
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
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 18) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, December 9) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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