| ![Show Contents]() Chataignier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France The prestigious surname Chataignier 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 Chataignier 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 Chataignier familyThe surname Chataignier was first found in Poitou, where the family held a family seat since early times. This family expanded through alliances with other important families, such as the Girard family. Seventeen branches formed from the members of this family. Three members of the family were knights who took part in the crusades of the day. Also in the family were chamberlains of the king, state advisors, knights of the Temple and knights of Saint John of Jerusalem, knights of the king's orders, and several members were admitted to the honours of the Court in 1776, and again in 1780. Early History of the Chataignier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Chataignier research. Another 66 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1068, 1825 and 1902 are included under the topic Early Chataignier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chataignier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Chastain, Chastin, Chastaing, Chastaignier, Chastainier, Chastagnier, Chastang, Chastand, Chastant, Chastan, Châtain, Châtin, Châtaing, Châtaignier, Châteignier, Châtainier, Châtand, Châtan, Chataignon and many more. Early Notables of the Chataignier familyMore information is included under the topic Early Chataignier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Chataignier RankingIn France, the name Chataignier is the 9,488th most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Chataignier familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Pierre Chastain, who arrived in Virginia in 1700; with his wife and his five children; Estienne Chastain, who settled in Louisiana in 1704; M. Chastant, who was in possession of property in New Orleans in 1731.
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