Geoffray History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The majestic region of Dauphiné, in the French Alps, was the homeland of the prominent surname Geoffray. The surname Geoffray is derived from the given name Geoffrey. This makes Geoffray a patronymic surname, which is a type of hereditary surname. Patronyms could derive from the name of an ancestor, a religious figure, or a prominent political figure. In this case, the surname Geoffray means "son of Geoffrey."

Early Origins of the Geoffray family

The surname Geoffray was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné or Dauphiné Viennois), a former province in southeastern France, where this eminent family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Early History of the Geoffray family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Geoffray research. Another 304 words (22 lines of text) covering the years 1060, 1072, 1256, 1633, 1672, 1685, 1693, 1694, 1731 and 1752 are included under the topic Early Geoffray History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Geoffray Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Geoffre, Geouffre, Jeoffre, Jeffre, Jeouffre, Jeffres, Geoffres, Jeoffres, Jeouffres, Geouffres, Jeffres, Geffres, Cheffre, Chouffre, Cheffres, Chouffres and many more.

Early Notables of the Geoffray family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Jean-Nicolas Geoffroy (1633-1694), French harpsichordist and organist; Étienne François Geoffroy (1672-1731), French apothecary and chemist; Claude Joseph Geoffroy (1685-1752), French apothecary, chemist and...
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Geoffray migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Geoffray Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Louis Geoffray, who settled in Virginia in 1700

Contemporary Notables of the name Geoffray (post 1700) +

Bruno Geoffray, Osteopath, Paris, France

The Geoffray Motto +

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: J'offre tout a la patrie
Motto Translation: I offer everything to the homeland