Where Does the Mesters Surname Come From?

Before spelling settled in the modern era, so Meister could easily become Mesters. Its meaning, shared with Meister, is “master craftsman”.

Mesters and Meister

Before spelling was fixed, Meister was also written Mesters. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Meesters, Meisters and Mester.

Names that sound alike, such as Masters, are easily confused in old records.

Family crest and blazon

A coat of arms belongs to a particular family line rather than to everyone named Mesters, so the heraldry linked to Meister is a starting point, not an automatic right.

Get the complete Mesters report, with a museum-style coat of arms.