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Where did the French Beaumont family come from? What is the French Beaumont family crest and coat of arms? When did the Beaumont family first arrive in the United States? Where did the various branches of the family go? What is the Beaumont family history?

The surname Beaumont is a topographic local name, which is a form of hereditary surname. Further research revealed that the name is derived from a physical feature of the geography in the area where the original bearer lived or held land. The surname means "beautiful mountain" and it is certain that the original bearer lived in mountainous terrain.

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First found in Dauphiné, where this family held a family seat since ancient times.


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This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beaumont research. Another 399 words(28 lines of text) covering the years 1000, 1080, 1584, 1616, and 1745 are included under the topic Early Beaumont History in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Another 26 words(2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Beaumont Notables in all our PDF Extended History products.

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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beaumont Settlers in the United States in the 17th Century


  • William Beaumont, who landed in Connecticut in 1635
  • David Beaumont, who landed in Maryland in 1658
  • Thomas Beaumont, who arrived in Maryland in 1661
  • Jas Beaumont settled in America in 1665
  • Mary Beaumont, who landed in Maryland in 1680


Beaumont Settlers in the United States in the 18th Century


  • John Geo Beaumont, who landed in Pennsylvania in 1764

Beaumont Settlers in the United States in the 19th Century


  • Jas Beaumont, who landed in America in 1805
  • John Beaumont, who arrived in America in 1805
  • Andrew Beaumont settled in New England in 1805
  • Andrew Beaumont, aged 17, landed in Philadelphia, Pa in 1805
  • Andw Beaumont, who arrived in America in 1805


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  • William Beaumont (1796-1853), American surgeon, who revolutionized the study of gastric digestion
  • Arthur Beaumont, American painter, who was an official painter for the U.S. Navy
  • Charles Beaumont (1930-1967), American, Hollywood screenwriter
  • Eugene Hugh Beaumont (1909-1982), American actor and television director best known for his portrayal of Ward Cleaver in the TV sitcom Leave It To Beaver
  • Brigadier-General Georges Beaumont (1883-1972), French General Officer Commanding Engineers, VI Corps
  • Major Kenneth Macdonald Beaumont CBE, DSO (1884-1965), English lawyer instrumental in the development of international aviation law (IATA)
  • Joseph Beaumont (1616-1699), English poet
  • Francis Beaumont (1584-1616), English dramatist
  • Sir George Howland Beaumont (1753-1827), English painter


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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: Fide
Motto Translation: Trust, but in whom take care.

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The Beaumont Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Beaumont Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname.

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