Proost History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Proost family

The surname Proost 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 Proost family

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Proost Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Proost, Prooste, Proostes, Proosts, Prost, Proste, Prostes, Proostte, de Proost, van Prooste and many more.

Early Notables of the Proost family

the Proost family of Holland

Migration of the Proost family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Johan George Prost who settled in Pennsylvania in 1753.

Contemporary Notables of the name Proost (post 1700) +

Louis Proost (1935-2009), Belgian professional road bicycle racer
Henri Proost, founder of Proost International Book Production, a manufacturer and supplier for the book publishing industry in 1913