Verster History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Verster family

The surname Verster was first found in Prussia, where the name emerged in medieval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation.

Early History of the Verster family

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Verster Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Vorstell, Verstell, Verster, Verstoll, Verstolk, Forstel, Ferstell and many more.

Early Notables of the Verster family

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Migration of the Verster family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Gerh Venvertloh, who settled in America in 1846; and Conrad Ferstel, who came to New York, NY in 1946.

Contemporary Notables of the name Verster (post 1700) +

Theophilus "Theo" Verster (b. 1975), South African two-time gold swimmer who specialised in butterfly and in individual medley events
Lauren Verster (b. 1980), Dutch programme maker and television presenter
François Verster (b. 1969), South African film director and documentary maker
Floris Verster (1861-1927), Dutch painter, born in Leiden, The Netherlands
Lieutenant-General Jacobus Verster SSA SM (1919-1981), South African military commander, Chief of the Air Force (1967 to 1975)
Hendrik Floris Verster (1861-1927), Dutch painter