Show ContentsBadau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

The surname Badau is a local type of surname; it is derived from the local geography near where the original bearer lived or held land. Old records show the name Badau was derived from the Old French word bad, which meant "open." The original bearer, therefore, lived in open land. The verb "badar" is from the "Occitan" dialect of Old French, found in the southeast of France.

Early Origins of the Badau family

The surname Badau was first found in Provence, where this distinguished family have been seated since very early times.

Early History of the Badau family

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Badau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Badet, Baddet, Baddett, Baddette, Badette, Badett, Badeig and many more.

Early Notables of the Badau family

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Migration of the Badau family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: M. Badin who settled in New Orleans in 1822 at the age of 22.



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