Bleau History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsNoble surnames, such as Bleau, evoke images of the ancient homeland of the French people. The original bearer of the name Bleau, which is a local surname, once lived, held land, or was born in the beautiful region of Burgoigne. In France, hereditary surnames were adopted according to fairly general rules and during the late Middle Ages, names that were derived from localities became increasingly widespread. Local names originally denoted the proprietorship of the village or estate. The Bleau family originally derived its name from the name of the town of Ble, which was in Burgoigne. Early Origins of the Bleau familyThe surname Bleau was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where the family has held a family seat since very early times. Early History of the Bleau familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bleau research. Another 206 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1235, 1273, 1402, 1537, 1571, 1601, 1613, 1615, 1703 and 1730 are included under the topic Early Bleau History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bleau Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Blé, Bled, Blés, Blée, Blées, Bley, Blez, du Blé, de Blé, de Blee, du Blee, Dublé and many more. Early Notables of the Bleau familyMore information is included under the topic Early Bleau Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Bleau RankingIn the United States, the name Bleau is the 17,441st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Bleau is ranked the 957th most popular surname. 2
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Bleau Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto. Motto: En tous temps du Blé Motto Translation: At all times of wheat
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