| ![Show Contents]() Gonthier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France Early Origins of the Gonthier familyThe surname Gonthier was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this respectable family has held a family seat since the early ages. Early History of the Gonthier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Gonthier research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1410, 1549, 1604, 1614, 1620, 1668, 1693 and 1729 are included under the topic Early Gonthier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Gonthier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gonthier, Gonthiers, Gonthiait, Gonthiaits, Gonthiay, Gonthiaie, Gonthiaies, Gonthiai, Gonthiais, Gonthiez, Gontier, Gontiers, Gontiait, Gontiay, Gontiaie, Gontiai, Gontiez, de Gonthier, du Gonthier and many more. Early Notables of the Gonthier familyNotable amongst the family at this time was - Palamède Gonthier, Treasurer of France, Secretary of the King's Chamber and High Commands, Civil Clerk, Criminal Clerk of the Parliament of Dijon in 1549
Gonthier RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Gonthier is the 947th most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Gonthier is ranked the 1,474th most popular surname with an estimated 3,949 people with that name. 2
 Gonthier migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Gonthier Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Juvinal Gonthier, aged 36, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, in 1906
- Louis Gonthier, aged 24, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1907
- Jacques Gonthier, aged 30, who settled in America from France, Bordeaux, in 1908
- Jean Jules Gonthier, aged 24, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1910
- Elisa Gonthier, aged 41, who landed in America from St Helene, France, in 1922
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| Contemporary Notables of the name Gonthier (post 1700) | + |
- Roger Gonthier (1884-1978), French architect in Limoges
- François-Pierre- Gonthier Maine de Biran (1766-1824), French philosopher
- Johanne Gonthier (b. 1954), Quebec politician, Member of National Assembly of Quebec
- Dominique-Ceslas Gonthier (1853-1917), Canadian Roman Catholic priest, Dominican, author, and professor
- Charles Doherty Gonthier (1928-2009), Canadian jurist, Puisne judge on the Supreme Court of Canada from February 1, 1989 to August 1, 2003
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: Amour sans crainte
Motto Translation: Love without fear
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Gonthier migration to the United States 
