I found the given name DORST listed in the baptismal records of Rev. John Caspar Stoever. And after the name was the word Swatara in parentheses. Ex: BRECKBIEL, DORST (Swatara) Breckbiel, Johannes, b 09 21 1741; bap 01 01 1742, Spon. Frederick Kuehner & his wife Can anyone tell me if Dorst is a common nickname or given name? If is is a nickname then for what given name is it used? And what is (Swatara) referring to? A location? Thanks for your help! Leigh Ann