Terrien Surname HistoryThe Terrien name comes from that Medieval landscape of northwestern France known as Brittany (French: Bretagne). The name Terrien was originally derived from the family having lived in Brittany. Early Origins of the Terrien familyThe surname Terrien was first found in Brittany where this distinguished family held a family seat in the honor of the seigneurie of Ragotiere. A member of this distinguished family accompanied Richard The Lionheart (Richard I of England) in his first Crusade to the Holy Land. One of the main branches of Stang was represented by a Cavalier in 1448. Etienne Thirion was a Seigneur of Barges in 1577. The family branched to Normandy where they held lands. Meanwhile in Bourgogne the family were elevated to the nobility. They made important alliances with the families of Ramessel, Chauvirey, Doyen, and Blondefontaine. 1 Pierre Terrienne settled in Canada in the 17th century. He married Gabrielle Minaud, daughter of Jean and Jeanne, at Sainte-Famille, Quebec on 17th May 1670. They remained together in Quebec until Pierre's death on 12th September 1706. Gabrielle passed away on 27th November 1707. 2 Early History of the Terrien familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Terrien research. The years 1448 and 1577 are included under the topic Early Terrien History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Terrien Spelling VariationsFrench surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from 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 Terrien is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Terrien, Terrion, Terrian, Thirion, Therien, Therrien, Terrienne, de Terrien and many more. Early Notables of the Terrien familyMore information is included under the topic Early Terrien Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Terrien RankingIn France, the name Terrien is the 1,060th most popular surname with an estimated 5,081 people with that name. 3
In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year 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 Terrien 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 Terrien were Terrien Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Terrien Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Terrien Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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