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![Show Contents]() Blondin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Blondin familyThe surname Blondin was first found in Shropshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the 13th century when they held estates in that shire. Early History of the Blondin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Blondin research. Another 130 words (9 lines of text) covering the years 1172, 1241, 1396, 1455, 1472, 1487, 1510, 1600, 1695, 1718, 1752, 1766, 1783 and 1982 are included under the topic Early Blondin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blondin Spelling VariationsIt is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Blondin are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Blondin include: Blunden, Blundin, Blundon, Blonden, Blondin and many more. Early Notables of the Blondin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Blondin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Blondin RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Blondin is the 865th most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Blondin is ranked the 3,131st most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 2  Migration of the Blondin family to Ireland
Some of the Blondin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 118 words (8 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Blondin familyMany English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Blondin or a variant listed above: Eliza Blunden, who landed in Virginia in 1705; John Blunden, who arrived in Allegany (Allegheny) County, Pa in 1823; Edward Blunden, aged 28, arrived in Pennsylvania in 1838.
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- Audrey Blondin, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Connecticut, 2000, 2004 (alternate) 3
- Ivanie Blondin (b. 1990), Canadian speed skater from Ottawa, Ontario, silver medalist at the 2015 World Single Distance Speed Skating Championships, gold medalist at the 2020 World Single Distances Speed Skating Championships and gold medalist at the 2022 Winter Olympics
- Pierre Édouard Blondin PC (1874-1943), Canadian politician
- Maryvonne Blondin (b. 1947), French politician, member of the Senate of France
- Denis Blondin (b. 1947), Canadian (Quebec) anthropologist and writer
- Ethel Dorothy Blondin -Andrew PC (b. 1951), Canadian politician
- Jean François Gravelet- Blondin (1824-1897), French tightrope walker and acrobat
- Antoine Blondin (1922-1991), French writer
- Charles Jean François Gravelet Blondin (1824-1897), French acrobat and tight rope walker
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