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![Show Contents]() Charron History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The surname Charron is derived from Mac Searthuin, which means son of Searthun. The personal name Searthun is equivalent to Geoffrey. Early Origins of the Charron familyThe surname Charron was first found in County Donegal (Irish: Dún na nGall), northwest Ireland in the province of Ulster, sometimes referred to as County Tyrconnel, where they held a family seat, some say before the Anglo Norman invasion of Ireland by Strongbow in 1172. However, others claim that it is an offshoot of the Prendergast Clan in County Mayo, where they adopted the Gaelic name of O'Sirin, and established themselves on the Donegal/Fermanagh border about the year 1250. Early History of the Charron familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Charron research. Another 92 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1659 and 1673 are included under the topic Early Charron History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Charron Spelling VariationsDuring the lifetime of an individual person, his name was often spelt by church officials and medieval scribes the way it sounded. An examination of the many different origins of each name has revealed many spelling variations for the name: Shearing, Sheering, Sheeran, Sharron, Sherren, Sherran, Shirran, Sheeran, Sheerin, O'Shearing, O'Sheering, O'Sheeran, O'Sharron, O'Sherren, O'Sherran, O'Shirran, O'Sheeran, O'Shearing and many more. Early Notables of the Charron familyMore information is included under the topic Early Charron Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Charron World RankingIn the United States, the name Charron is the 5,454th most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 1 However, in Canada, the name Charron is ranked the 326th most popular surname with an estimated 13,763 people with that name. 2 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Charron is the 150th popular surname. 3 France ranks Charron as 1,076th with 5,014 people. 4
 Charron migration to the United States | + |
Ireland's Great Potato Famine left the country's inhabitants in extreme poverty and starvation. Many families left their homeland for North America for the promise of work, freedom and land ownership. Although the Irish were not free of economic and racial discrimination in North America, they did contribute greatly to the rapid development of bridges, canals, roads, and railways. Eventually, they would be accepted in other areas such as commerce, education, and the arts. An examination of immigration and passenger lists revealed many bearing the name Charron:
Charron Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Jean Charron, aged 22, who immigrated to the United States from Paris, France, in 1911
- Rene Jules Charron, aged 23, who landed in America from Brest, France, in 1912
- Alphonse Charron, aged 52, who settled in America from Paris, France, in 1922
- Maria Charron, aged 39, who immigrated to America from Paris, France, in 1922
- Louise Charron, aged 35, who landed in America from Paris, France, in 1923
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Charron Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century- Léonard Charron, who settled in Quebec en 1695 from Angoumois
Charron Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century- Eric Charron, hockey player, Montreal Canadiens
| Contemporary Notables of the name Charron (post 1700) | + |
- Craig Charron (1967-2010), American professional ice hockey center
- Sanford E. Charron (b. 1917), American politician, Member of Michigan State House of Representatives 102nd District, 1965-66; Defeated, 1966, 1968 5
- Michael Charron, American Republican politician, Delegate to Republican National Convention from Minnesota, 2008 5
- James J. Charron, American Democratic Party politician, Member of Connecticut State House of Representatives from Putnam, 1937-40 5
- Henry E. Charron, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for New Hampshire State Senate 8th District, 1916 5
- Charles F. Charron, American politician, Warden (Borough President) of Danielson, Connecticut, 1947-50 5
- Fernand Charron (1866-1928), early French motor racer
- Guy Joseph Jean Charron (b. 1949), Canadian former professional ice hockey centre
- Ferdinand Charron, co-founder of Charron, a former French manufacturer of cars
- Al Charron (b. 1966), former Canadian rugby union footballer
- ... (Another 2 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)
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: Vincit Veritas
Motto Translation: Truth conquers.
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Charron migration to the United States 
Charron migration to Canada 
