Osterhout

Osterhout is a Dutch name derived from Oosterhout. Variants of this name include Van Oosterhout^[nb] and Van Osterhout.

Dutch history

They were a noble Dutch family and were Dutch royalty. They are believed to have been knights.

Oosterhout is a Dutch city that is named after the name Oosterhout, or Osterhout.

U.S. pilgrimage

There are many branches of the Oosterhout family, with the first having started with Jan Oosterhout in the 16th century. They settled in the states of New England and later branched off to Oklahoma. There are many variations on the Osterhout name such as Osterhaus, Oosterhouse, Osterhouse, Osterhaut, Osterhoudt, etc.

Another branch of the Osterhout family is believed to have emigrated to the United States in the early 20th century. They are now located along the states of New England, Southern California, and Oregon.

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Notes

1. "Van Oosterhout" literally means "of Oosterhout" (see Dutch Van and Oosterhout).

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