Boutet History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe name Boutet is generally thought to be derived from the Old French word "bout," meaning "end," and may have been used originally for someone who lived at the edge of a town or village. Early Origins of the Boutet familyThe surname Boutet was first found in Gascony (French: Gascogne), an area of southwest France bordering Spain, that was part of the "Province of Guyenne and Gascony" prior to the French Revolution, where this family held a family seat from early times. Early History of the Boutet familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Boutet research. Another 173 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1511, 1598, 1600, 1650, 1665 and 1698 are included under the topic Early Boutet History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Boutet Spelling VariationsOne can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Boutet include Boutin, Boutine, Boutineau, Boutinaud, Boutinet, Boutet, Boutiton, Boutitonne, Bouty, de Boutet and many more. Early Notables of the Boutet familyNotable amongst the family at this time was
Boutet RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Boutet is the 692nd most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Boutet is ranked the 791st most popular surname with an estimated 6,329 people with that name. 2
Migration from France to New France or Quebec as it was now more popularly called, continued from France until it fell in 1759. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In the treaty of Utrecht, the Acadians were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. In 1793, the remaining French in these provinces came under British rule. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Boutet were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Boutet were Boutet Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Boutet Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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