The noble French surname Claux is patronymic in origin, and is derived from the name of the original bearer's father. The surname Claux is a variation of the Latin name Claudius, a Roman family name derived from "claudus" meaning "lame." This name was made popular as a result of having been borne by a seventh century saint who was bishop of Besancon. Thus the surname signifies "the son or descendant of Claude."
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Early Origins of the Claux family
The surname Claux was first found in the region of Languedoc where they held many lands and estates.
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Early History of the Claux family
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Claux Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Clot, Claude, Cloux, Claudet, Clausel, Glaude, Claud, Claudel, Claudin, Claudon, Clos and many more.
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Early Notables of the Claux family
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Claux Ranking
In France, the name Claux is the 5,063rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Claux family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Claude Claude who arrived in Quebec in 1647; Philipe Claud who arrived in Virginia in 1705; Joachim Claude who settled in Louisiana in 1715; J. Clausel who settled in New Orleans in 1842.
Contemporary Notables of the name Claux (post 1700)
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Moira Claux (b. 1931), Australian model and dancer
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