Potier History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Potier surname comes from the Old French word "pot", meaning a "drinking vessel"; as such, it is thought to have been an occupational name for a maker of drinking or storage vessels. Early Origins of the Potier familyThe surname Potier was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat at Courcy, an ancient castle and dukedom that played such an important role in the defense of northern and eastern France. The house of Potier would eventually be elevated to the Dukes of Gevres, and the Dukes of Tresmes, and Gevres, who held a family seat in Brittany. Early History of the Potier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Potier research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1618, 1648, 1693, 1699 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Potier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Potier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Potier, Pottier, Potiere, Pothier, Pothiere, Poitiers, Poitier, De Potier and many more. Early Notables of the Potier familyNotable amongst the family in this period was
Potier RankingIn France, the name Potier is the 397th most popular surname with an estimated 10,723 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Potier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Potier Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
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