Ethier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Ethier family

The surname Ethier was first found in Picardy (French: Picardie) in northern France, where the family was established in early times.

The members of the family took their name from Eth, a parish in the department Nord, in the district of Quesnay. They were also established in other regions of France and of Europe. One branch was registered in Lorraine. Several members of the family distinguished themselves through their various accomplishments.

Georges Ethier, born in 1669, son of Jean and Claire (née Cordier), was a French soldier that travelled to Canada in the 17th century. After arriving in Quebec he married Marie Loiseau, daughter of Lucas and Françoise (née Cure), at Boucherville on 9th February 1699. 1

Early History of the Ethier family

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Ethier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Ethier, Ethiet, Ethiez, Ethié, Ethe and others.

Early Notables of the Ethier family

Notable amongst the family name at this period was

the Ethier family in Nord

Ethier World Ranking

In the United States, the name Ethier is the 12,431^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Ethier is ranked the 616^th most popular surname with an estimated 8,317 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Ethier is the 324^th popular surname. 4

Ethier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ethier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

John B. Ethier, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1835

Ethier migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Ethier Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Léonard Ethier, who settled in Montreal, where he married Élisabeth Godillon in 1670
Léonard Ethier, son of Etienne and Marguerite, who married Élisabeth Godillion, daughter of Nicolas and Marie, in Montreal, Quebec on 22nd September 1670 5
François Ethier, who settled in Boucherville, Quebec where he married Jeanne-Thérèse Pilet in 1686
François Ethier, son of Etienne and Marguerite, who married Jeanne-Thérèse Pilet, daughter of François and Françoise, in Boucherville, Quebec on 22nd April 1686 5
Georges Ethier, son of Jean and Claire, who married Marie Loiseau, daughter of Lucas and Françoise, in Boucherville, Quebec on 9th February 1699 5

Ethier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

François Ethier, son of Léonard and Élisabeth, who married Marguerite Millault, daughter of Jacques and Jeanne, in Varennes, Quebec on 23rd November 1701 5
André Ethier, son of Léonard and Élisabeth, who married Anne Perron, daughter of Daniel and Louise, in Quebec on 24th April 1704 5
René Ethier, son of Léonard and Élisabeth, who married Madeleine Rejas, daughter of Jean and Madeleine, in Quebec on 3rd May 1706 5
Joseph Ethier, son of Léonard and Élisabeth, who married Angélique Labelle, daughter of Guillaume and Anne, in Quebec on 28th November 1713 5
Joseph Ethier, son of André and Anne, who married Catherine Lauzon, daughter of Michel and Marie-Anne, in Rivières-des-Prairies, Quebec on 9th February 1733 5
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Contemporary Notables of the name Ethier (post 1700) +

Alphonse Ethier (1875-1943), American film actor in Hollywood, California
Andre Everett Ethier (b. 1982), American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Los Angeles Dodgers
Viateur Ethier (1915-1976), Canadian politician from Ontario, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Glengarry-Prescott (1962-1972)
Joseph Arthur Calixte Ethier (1868-1936), Canadian politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Two Mountains (1896-1917), for Laval-Two Mountains (1917-1925)
Denis Ethier (b. 1926), Liberal party member of the Canadian House of Commons

Citations +

Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 1, Institut Drouin, 1958.