| ![Show Contents]() Chappuis History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France The Old French word "Chaput" was a type of chopping block that was used to work slate and create different shapes. The name Chaput was originally given to carpenters. 1 Early Origins of the Chappuis familyThe surname Chappuis was first found in Forez, a former province of France, now part of the modern Loire, the Haute-Loire and Puy-de-Dôme departments, where they have held a family seat since the 1100's. By the beginning of the 12th century the family was well established in the region of Forez and several members of this important family made a distinctive contribution to the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles, and letters patent confirming their nobility. Claude Chapuis is recorded as the Lord of Condrieu and in 1109, as reward for his great contribution both culturally and religiously, he received the permission to construct the chapel of Saint Martin in honour of the family. Early History of the Chappuis familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chappuis research. Another 250 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1389, 1536, 1630, 1641, 1667, 1696 and 1710 are included under the topic Early Chappuis History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chappuis Spelling VariationsThere were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Chaput, Chapue, Chapud, Chapus, Chapout, Chapoue, Chapoud, Chapous, Chapput, Chappue, Chappud, Chappus, Chappout, Chappoue, Chappoud, Chappous, Shaput, Shapue, Shapus, Shapout, Shapoue, Shapoud, Shappous, Shapput, Shappue, Shappud, Shappus, Shappout, Shappoue, Shappoud, Shappous, Chapuis, Chapus and many more. Early Notables of the Chappuis familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chappuis Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chappuis RankingIn France, the name Chappuis is the 5,113rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 2 Migration of the Chappuis familyFrance was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Chappuis has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Chappuis were Nicolas Chaput married Angélique Loisel in Québec in 1716; Jean-Baptiste Chaput, son of Nicolas and Angélique Gauthier married Agathe Thouin, daughter of Germain and Madeleine Beaudoin in Qué.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Chappuis (post 1700) | + |
- Eliane Cat-Tuong Chappuis (b. 1978), American model, actress, singer, and producer, known for her work on Gangs of New York (2002) and Soundman (1998)
- Jason Lamy- Chappuis (b. 1986), American five-time gold medalist ski jumper and cross-country skier
- Robert Richard "Bob" Chappuis (1923-2012), American football player, inductee into the College Football Hall of Fame
- John A. Chappuis, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Warren; Elected 1904 3
- Paul Emile Chappuis (1816-1887), French photographer, inventor and manufacturer of daylight reflectors
- Venerable Marie de Sales Chappuis (1793-1875), French Roman Catholic nun and a spiritual leader in the Order of the Visitation of Holy Mary
- Major-General Lon-Jean Chappuis (1896-1953), 4
- Liliane Chappuis (b. 1955), Swiss politician, member of the Swiss National Council (1999-2003 and 2007)
- Pascal Chappuis (b. 1973), Swiss visual effects artisit, known for his work on X2 (2003) The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) and Superman Returns (2006)
- Charyl Yannis Chappuis (b. 1992), Swiss-Thai professional footballer
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