Clemanceau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The distinguished surname Clemanceau originated in the dynamic country of France. France has long been known for its powerful and eccentric royal dynasties. The surname Clemanceau is derived from the popular French given name, Clement, which is derived from the Latin word "clemens", which means "mild" or "merciful". This type of surname is known as a patronym, and comes from a broad class of surnames, called hereditary surnames. 1

Early Origins of the Clemanceau family

The surname Clemanceau was first found in Poitou, where this family was established in early times.

This renowned family formed several branches that were confirmed with letters of nobility in 1698 and 1705. Of the branch Clémançeau de la Locquerie sprang the branch Colombier, namely Georges Clémançeau. The Clémançeau branch of la Lande contributed a deputy of the Legislature, and of the Cinq Cents. 2

Early History of the Clemanceau family

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Clemanceau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clément, Clement, Clemanceau, Clemancon, Clémence, Clémentin, Clémentel, Clémentet, Clémenceau, Clémencet, Clémençon, Clémenson, Clémançeau, Clémançon, Clémanson, Cléman, Clémendet, Clémendot, Clémençat, Clémensat and many more.

Early Notables of the Clemanceau family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Louis Clémançeau, born in 1663.Felix Clément was born at Paris Jan. 13, 1822, composer, and writer on musical history and archaeology. His most important published...
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Migration of the Clemanceau family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jacques Clément, the son of Jean and Julienne Vivie of Normandy, who was married in Quebec to Marie-Louise Giraud; Pierre Clément, the son of Jean and Jeanne Martin, originally of Aunis, who married Louise Gè.

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Dauzat, Albert, Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionaire Étymologique des Noms et Prénoms de France. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1987. Print.
Hozier, Charles D, and Antoine Bachelin-Delforenne. État présent De La Noblesse française (1883-1887): Contenant Le Distionnaire De La Noblesse Contemporaine Et Larmorial général De France, Dapres Les Manuscrits De Ch. D Hozier. Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1884. Print.