There are
861
Bestes in the USABeste is the
27869th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Beste
GustavBeste
Gustav Beste was a German botanist known for his work in plant taxonomy and his contributions to the Flora of Germany.DanielBeste
Daniel Beste is a Dutch computer scientist and professor known for his research in artificial intelligence and logic programming.PaulBeste
Paul Beste was a British naval officer who served as a captain in the Royal Navy during World War II.FriedrichBeste
Friedrich Beste was a German pianist and composer known for his piano compositions and his collaborations with various orchestras.AnnaBeste
Anna Beste is a German actress known for her roles in German films and television series, including 'Tatort' and 'Der Bulle und das Biest.'HeinrichBeste
Heinrich Beste was a German politician who served as a member of the Bundestag and as the Minister of Agriculture and Food during the 1990s.ElisabethBeste
Elisabeth Beste is a Dutch artist known for her contemporary paintings and installations exploring themes of identity and perception.ErnstBeste
Ernst Beste was a German architect and urban planner known for his designs of public buildings and residential complexes.MariaBeste
Maria Beste is a Spanish singer-songwriter known for her soulful voice and her fusion of flamenco, jazz, and pop music.WolfgangBeste
Wolfgang Beste is a German historian and author known for his research on German-Jewish history and his books on the Holocaust.Beste Genealogy
OriginsThe surname 'Beste' is of German origin. It is derived from the Middle High German word 'beste,' which means 'the best' or 'excellent.' It is likely an occupational name for someone who was considered the best in their profession or a nickname for someone who was highly skilled or talented.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Beste' is most commonly found in Germany, especially in the regions of Lower Saxony and North Rhine-Westphalia. It is also found in other German-speaking countries such as Austria and Switzerland.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Beste' include 'Bester,' 'Besterd,' and 'Besterling.'
Migration and ImmigrationThere have been instances of migration and immigration of people with the surname 'Beste' to other countries, particularly during periods of political and economic unrest in Germany. Some individuals with the surname 'Beste' have migrated to the United States, Canada, and Australia.