Rietstap History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Netherlands

Early Origins of the Rietstap family

The surname Rietstap 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 Gelderland, (Guelders) an ancient province surrounding the town of Gelder. To the south of Friesland this province was originally in two parts north and south of the Rhine. In addition, the province is sub-divided into four towns, or quarters, Nijmegan, Arnhem, Zutphen and Roermond, each having unique rights and customs. Apeldoorn is a city of note. 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 Rietstap family

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Rietstap Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Rietstap, Reetstap, Rietstapp, Rietstappe, Rietsstap, Rietstapes, Rietstappes, Reitstap and many more.

Early Notables of the Rietstap family

the Rietstap family of Gueldre

Migration of the Rietstap family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Anna Maria Reetz, who arrived in Cayenne in 1764; Caroline Reetz, who came to New York, NY in 1866; Ernst Wilhelm Reetz, who arrived in New York, NY in 1868.

Contemporary Notables of the name Rietstap (post 1700) +

Johannes Baptista Rietstap, heraldist and genealogist who compiled a complete registry of all names and arms recorded and granted to them in continental Europe