Maurel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Maurel family

The surname Maurel was first found in Brittany, where the family has held a family seat since ancient times.

Members of this distinguished family were the Lords of numerous fiefdoms and seigniories, such as Aubignosc, le Castellard, le Chaffaut, Château-neuf-sous-Volonne, l'Escale, Mallemoisson, Riaud, Sieyes, Thoard-le-Noble and Valbonnette.

On May 10, 1836, Charles Nicolas Auguste of Châteauneuf-Randon, Marquis of Apchier, authorized his son-in-law, Mr. Morel of La Colombe of La Chapelle, to take his name, title and Coat of Arms of Châteauneuf-Randon of Apchier, and a Royal ordinance authorized the changes and addition to Mr. Morel's name.

Étienne Morel, born in 1632, son of Vincent and Marguerite, travelled from Normandy to Canada in the 17th century. After arriving in Quebec he married Catherine Patou, born in 1642, daughter of Abel and Marie, on 9th January 1663. 1

Early History of the Maurel family

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Maurel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Morel, Morelle, Morelles, Morels, Moral, Moralle, Moralles, Morals, Morrel, Morral, Morralle and many more.

Early Notables of the Maurel family

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Maurel Ranking

France, the name Maurel is the 471^st most popular surname with an estimated 9,362 people with that name. 2

Maurel migration to the United States +

Maurel Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Celestin Maurel, aged 46, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, France, in 1908
Eugene Maurel, aged 31, who landed in America from Chauffayer, France, in 1908
Louis Maurel, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, France, in 1911
Victor Maurel, aged 30, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1911
Jacejuas Maurel, aged 50, who landed in America from Neuilly, France, in 1912
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Maurel migration to Canada +

Maurel Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century

Fernand Maurel, aged 27, who settled in Rigaud, Quebec, in 1911
Pierre Maurel, aged 25, who immigrated to Mosse Jaw Sask, Canada, in 1912

Contemporary Notables of the name Maurel (post 1700) +

Abdias Maurel (1702-1705), French Camisard leader
Patrice Maurel (b. 1978), French football midfielder
Victor Maurel (1848-1923), French operatic baritone

The Maurel Motto +

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: Nescit labi virtus

Sources +

Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/