Breault History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The prestigious surname Breault originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Breault originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname. Topographical surnames were taken from physical features or landmarks that the family lived near.

Early Origins of the Breault family

The surname Breault was first found in Poitou, where the family had an integral role in the social and cultural aspects of the region.

Jean Bérault was first recorded in 1322 in Niort. Several family members were known for their contributions to their respective communities. They include a seneschal for the Duke of Anjou in 1377, the Lords of Langle, of Vignaud, and of La Bellarie, and the Barons of Courville and of Peru (a corporal in the King's army). A family branch, found in Brittany in 1616, is responsible for Charlotte-Jeanne, the Marchioness of Montesson, who remarried the Duke of Orleans in 1773.

Early History of the Breault family

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Breault Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brault, Braud, Braut, Braux, Breaud, Bréaud, Breault, Bréault, Breau, Breauld, Bréauld, Braudel, Braudey, Beraud, Béraud, Beraut, Béraut, Berault, Bérault, Béral, Bérau and many more.

Early Notables of the Breault family

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Breault Ranking

In the United States, the name Breault is the 7,355^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1

Breault migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Breault Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Arthur Breault, aged 21, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
William Breault, aged 26, who settled in America from Pawtucket, in 1920

Contemporary Notables of the name Breault (post 1700) +

Michael Breault (b. 1958), American game designer and editor, best known for his work on several products for Dungeons & Dragons
Henry Breault (1900-1941), American sailor who received the Medal of Honor, the only enlisted submariner to receive the award
Robert Breault (b. 1963), American operatic tenor
Gertrude Ann Breault (1938-2021), Canadian teacher, nurse, journalist and former politician, Minister of Health and Wellness (1998-1999), Minister of Municipalities, Culture and Housing (1997-1998)
Henri Breault (1909-1983), Canadian doctor and medical researcher, inducted into the Canadian Medical Hall of Fame in 1997
Francois "Frank" Breault (b. 1967), Canadian NHL ice hockey player who played from 1990 to 1992 for the Los Angeles Kings

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/