The surname Wesper 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 Limburg, the smallest, southernmost province of the Netherlands. The capital of the province is Mastricht, noted for its contribution to the modern treaty for the E.E.C. Other notable towns are Crefeld and Breda and Nijmwegan. 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. Originally the name was Weesper but by the 15th century had emerged as Vesper and Vest. The family name does not have religious connotations.
Early History of the Wesper family
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Wesper Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vesper, Weesper, Wesper, Vest, Vester and others.
Early Notables of the Wesper family
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Migration of the Wesper family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Ann Vesper, who came to Virginia in 1730; H. N. Vest, who settled in Charles Town [Charleston], South Carolina in 1821; Anna Maria Vester, who came to America in 1840.
