Breaux History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The prestigious surname Breaux originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Breaux originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname. Topographical surnames were taken from physical features or landmarks that the family lived near.

Early Origins of the Breaux family

The surname Breaux was first found in Poitou, where the family had an integral role in the social and cultural aspects of the region.

Jean Bérault was first recorded in 1322 in Niort. Several family members were known for their contributions to their respective communities. They include a seneschal for the Duke of Anjou in 1377, the Lords of Langle, of Vignaud, and of La Bellarie, and the Barons of Courville and of Peru (a corporal in the King's army). A family branch, found in Brittany in 1616, is responsible for Charlotte-Jeanne, the Marchioness of Montesson, who remarried the Duke of Orleans in 1773.

Early History of the Breaux family

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Breaux Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Brault, Braud, Braut, Braux, Breaud, Bréaud, Breault, Bréault, Breau, Breauld, Bréauld, Braudel, Braudey, Beraud, Béraud, Beraut, Béraut, Berault, Bérault, Béral, Bérau and many more.

Early Notables of the Breaux family

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Breaux Ranking

In the United States, the name Breaux is the 2,740^th most popular surname with an estimated 12,435 people with that name. 1

Breaux migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Breaux Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Gustave Breaux, aged 36, who landed in America, in 1906
Napoleon Breaux, who landed in America, in 1910
Josephine M. Breaux, who immigrated to the United States, in 1911
John Breaux, aged 17, who immigrated to the United States, in 1919
Curtis Guilbert Breaux, aged 22, who settled in America, in 1919
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Contemporary Notables of the name Breaux (post 1700) +

Jean Dominique Breaux (1958-2024), American politician
Jean Breaux, American politician, Democratic Member of the Indiana Senate (2006-)
E. Paul Breaux Jr., American Cajun founder of Breaux Vineyards, Loudoun County, Purcellville, Virginia in 1997
Pierre Breaux (1749-1808), Nova Scotia-born, Acadian pioneer who unofficially founded the city of Breaux Bridge, Louisiana
Jack Louis Breaux Sr. (1926-1980), American politician, Republican Mayor of Zachary, Louisiana (1966-1980)
Zachary Charles Breaux (1960-1997), American jazz guitarist
John Berlinger Breaux (b. 1944), American politician, United States Senator from Louisiana (1987-2005)
Donald Carl "Don" Breaux (b. 1940), American former football player and assistant coach of the Washington Redskins
Marc Breaux (1924-2013), American choreographer and film director
Timothy "Tim" Breaux (b. 1970), American former professional NBA basketball player
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Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/