Bordeaux Family Crest and Name History

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The Ancient History Of The Distinguished Surname Bordeaux

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Origin Displayed: French

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

The noble French surname Bordeaux is local in origin, being one of those names derived from the place where a man once lived or where he once held land. The surname Bordeaux may be derived from the French word "borde" which means "small farm." Thus, the bearers of the name Bordeaux were those who "hailed from Bordeaux."

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bordeau, La Bordeaux, Bordeaux and others.

First found in the northern region of Normandy, where the family was influential, and held many estates and lands. As well as being well established in Normandy, bearers of the name were also present in the early Middle Ages in the province of Guyenne in the city of Bordeaux, from which the family likely derived their surname.

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Please remember that this page is only a small extract of our complete history that includes:

Ancient origin of the name (usually pre-1100)
Known spelling variations
Early movement of the family name during the Middle Ages
Noteworthy bearers from the 1500-1600s
First settlers to North America
Notable contemporary bearers of the name
A description and/or full color picture of the Coat of Arms, Crest, and Motto (where available)

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Philippe Bordeaux who arrived in Quebec in 1685; Marie Bordeau who settled in Louisiana in 1719; and Joseph Bordeau who settled in Missouri in 1791.

For more information on the last name Bordeaux, the PDF Surname History is available for purchase as well as other products.

Some noteworthy people of the name Bordeaux

François Xavier Bordeaux (b. 1947), French politician, member of the French parliament
Léon Adolphe Bordeaux (1878-1944), French administrator
Henri Bordeaux (1870-1963), French novelist
Henry Camille Bordeaux (1870-1963), writer and lawyer

Tell Me More About Family Crests

Family Crests: the Heraldic Artist

We have researched the Bordeaux family crest in the most recognized sources. Before an artist or craftsman can render a family crest, it must exist. In other words the crest must have been designed and recorded by the heralds from time immemorial.

Heraldic designs matriculated by the lay-artist in many cases becomes uninspired, meretricious and even ugly...

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Family Crests: Timeline

Many of the symbols adopted into armory have been used since the time of the ancient Egyptians, but heraldry itself did not begin until the 11th century. In continental Europe, the most ancient recorded family crest was discovered upon the monumental effigy of a Count of Wasserburg in the church of St. Emeran, at Ratisobon, Germany...

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Family Crests: Elements

In the Bordeaux coat of arms as in all coat of arms the crest is only one element of the full armorial achievement. Again the Family Crest is just part of the story of Coats of Arms or Heraldry. Heraldry is defined as the hereditary art or science of blazoning, the description is appropriate technical terms of Coats-of-Arms and other heraldic and armorial insignia, and is of very ancient origin...

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Family Crests and Genealogy: how they relate

We encourage you to study the Bordeaux genealogy to find out if you descend from someone who bore a particular family crest. Anyone making a study of heraldry usually becomes interested in Genealogy or seeking legal claim to a particular family crest. No families, not even the royal houses, can make sound claim to the right to bear arms unless a proven connection is established through attested Genealogical records...

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Bordeaux Family Crest Products

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Anniversary products for the name Bordeaux.

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Armorial histories

Armorial histories for the name Bordeaux.

Ceramics

Ceramics with the family crest for the name Bordeaux.

Coat of Arms

Coat of Arms for the name Bordeaux.

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Family Crest

Family Crest for the name Bordeaux.

Family Tree

Family Tree showing the Bordeaux family crest.

Hand Painted Plaques

Hand Painted Plaques displaying the Bordeaux family crest.

Keychains

Keychains emphasing the Bordeaux family crest.

Mouse pads

Mouse pads proudly displaying the Bordeaux family crest.

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Packages

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Plaques and Frames

Plaques and Frames displaying the family crest for the name Bordeaux.

Surname Histories

Surname Histories for the name Bordeaux.

Symbolism

Symbolism showing the Bordeaux family crest.

Travel Mugs

Travel Mugs displaying the Bordeaux family crest.

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The Bordeaux Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Bordeaux 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.