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![Show Contents]() Racina Surname History
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Of all the French names to come from that northwestern peninsula of France known as Brittany, Racina is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Brittany. The surname Racina was a also common occupational name for a grower of root vegetables. Interestingly, the name Racina was originally from the Old French word "racin," meaning "root." Early Origins of the Racina familyThe surname Racina was first found in Brittany (French: Bretagne) where they held a family seat in the seigneurie of Galisson, where they were members of the ancient aristocracy of that region. Étienne Racine, born in 1607, son of René and Marie (née Loysel), travelled from Normandy to Canada in the 17th century. After arriving in Quebec he married Marguerite Martin, daughter of Abraham and Marguerite (née Langlois), on 22nd May 1638. They remained together in Quebec until Marguerite's death at Château-Richer on 25th November 1679. Étienne passed away at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré on 24th April 1689. 1 Early History of the Racina familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Racina research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1639, 1692, 1699 and 1763 are included under the topic Early Racina History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Racina Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous alterations in spelling because of the various cultural groups that inhabited specific regions. Eventually, each region possessed its own local dialect of the French language. The early development of the French language, however, was also influenced by other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Racina is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Racine, Racinne, Racina, Racinna, Racineux, Racinet, Racinnet, Racineau, Racinneau, Racineu and many more. Early Notables of the Racina familyMore information is included under the topic Early Racina Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Racina familyFrance was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Racina has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Racina were Etienne Racine who arrived in Quebec in 1637 from Normandy; Charles and Peter Racine settled in New York State in 1775; George Racine settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1848.
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
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