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![Show Contents]() Mercier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The Mercier surname derives from the Old French "mercier," in turn from the Late Latin "mercarius," both meaning merchandise. In Middle English, Mercier was an occupational name for a trader who dealt in textiles. Interestingly, not all of the family emigrated to England during the Conquest or shortly thereafter as the Magni Rotuli Scaccarii Normanniae lists "Hubert, Hugh, Richard, Odo Mercer or Mercier [in] Normandy 1180-95. Bertin and Buno le Mercier [were also found in] Normandy [at that time.]" 1 Early Origins of the Mercier familyThe surname Mercier was first found in Northumberland but as a frequent occupational name, many records were found in various parts of ancient England. In fact, Serio le Mercer as Lord Mayor of London in 1215 and again from 1218 to 1221. The Hundredorum Rolls of 1273 list: Jordan de Mercer, Lincolnshire; Adelard le Mercer, Oxfordshire; and Ketel le Mercer, Cambridgeshire. The Yorkshire Poll Tax Rolls of 1379 have only one listing of the name: Thomas Mercer. 2 Without a doubt, Scotland holds the most history for this family. One of the first records there was William Mercer or le Mercer who witnessed two charters in favor of the Abbey of Kelso, c. 1200. A few years later, "Aleumnus Mercer was party with twenty-three others to a bond given by Alexander 11 to Henry III in 1244 to keep the peace. He had a grant of Tillicoultry from Walter, son of Alan. His son and successor of the same name resigned his lands into the king's hands in 1261. A curious story of two Mercers appears in English records, which throws an interesting sidelight on the law of the period. In 1279 'a man unknown was housed at Morpathe (Morpeth) with Geoffrey and William, the mercers of Scotland. The stranger rose through the night and stole their goods to the value of 30s., and instantly fled to Cotinwode, followed by William, who slew him in his flight. Both withdrew themselves and are not discredited. They may return if they will, but their chattels are confiscated for flight' (Apparently it was lawful to pursue a thief with hue and cry and do summary justice on him if found with the goods in his possession. The Mercers erred in not pursuing the thief in the recognized way.) " 3 Early History of the Mercier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Mercier research. Another 251 words (18 lines of text) covering the years 1250, 1272, 1281, 1296, 1332, 1541, 1557, 1605, 1675, 1730, 1790, 1791, 1866 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Mercier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mercier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Mercer, Mercier, Merser, Marcer and others. Early Notables of the Mercier familyNotable amongst the family name during their early history was William Mercer (c.1605-1675), a Scottish poet and army officer in the Engagers army; and John Mercer (1791-1866) English dye chemist who is best remembered...
Another 33 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Mercier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Mercier World RankingIn the United States, the name Mercier is the 3,307th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 4 However, in Canada, the name Mercier is ranked the 181st most popular surname with an estimated 20,068 people with that name. 5 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Mercier is the 62nd popular surname. 6 France ranks Mercier as 25th with 53,622 people. 7  Migration of the Mercier family to Ireland
Some of the Mercier family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 67 words (5 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mercier Settlers in United States in the 17th Century- Jacquine Mercier, who settled in Carolina in 1695
Mercier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Isaac Mercier, who landed in New York in 1715 8
- George Mercier, aged 36, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 8
- Claude Mercier aged 17, settled in Louisiana in 1719
- Claude Mercier, aged 17, who arrived in Louisiana in 1719 8
- Augustin Gage Mercier, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1773 8
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Mercier Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Georges Mercier aged 36, settled with his wife Jeanne Fleury
- F Pat Mercier, aged 35, who landed in New York, NY in 1847 8
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Mercier Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Julien Mercier, who landed in Canada in 1647
- Julien Mercier, son of François and Roberte, who married Marie Poulin, daughter of Claude and Jeanne, in Quebec on 18th January 1654 9
- Mr. Pierre Mercier, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 25th February 1661 10
- Mr. Pierre Mercier, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 1st April 1665 10
- Mr. Martin Mercier, French settler travelling to Canada for work arriving on 30th June 1667 10
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Mercier Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century- Antoine Mercier, son of Pierre and Marguerite, who married Angélique Milet, daughter of pierre and Marie-Marguerite, in Quebec on 11th August 1709 9
- Jean Mercier, son of Paschal and Anne, who married Geneviève Asselin, daughter of Thomas and Geneviève, in Saint-François-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec on 4th November 1715 9
- Joseph Mercier, son of Paschal and Marie-Madeleine, who married Élisabeth Carrier, daughter of Noel and Anne, in Saint-Vallier, Quebec on 21st January 1729 9
- Joseph-François Mercier, son of Louis and Louise, who married Élisabeth Duprat, daughter of Jean and Élisabeth, in Quebec on 1st October 1729 9
| Contemporary Notables of the name Mercier (post 1700) | + |
- G. W. "Skip" Mercier (1954-2021), American costume, puppet, and set designer
- Jason Mercier (b. 1986), American professional poker player
- Wilhelmina Mercier, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1972 11
- Pierre J. Mercier, American politician, Candidate for New York State Assembly 8th District, 2000 11
- Paul B. Mercier, American politician, Member of New York State Assembly from Oneida County 1st District, 1936-37; Defeated, 1938 11
- Leon N. Mercier, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Plainfield; Elected 1918 11
- Laurence J. Mercier, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for Michigan State House of Representatives from Genesee County 2nd District, 1938 11
- George Mercier, American Libertarian politician, Candidate for U.S. Senator from Utah, 1982 11
- Edmund Mercier, American Republican politician, Candidate for Connecticut State House of Representatives from Plainfield, 1920 11
- David J. Mercier, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate in primary for Michigan State House of Representatives from Macomb County 1st District, 1950 11
- ... (Another 17 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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: Crux Christi nostra corona
Motto Translation: The cross of Christ is our crown.
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