Coquerel History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe French surname Coquerel is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical or personal characteristic of the original bearer of the name. The name Coquerel is derived from the French term "coq" and was used to refer to one who was confident or "cocky." Early Origins of the Coquerel familyThe surname Coquerel was first found in Poitou, where the family had been established for many centuries, and held many lands and estates. Early History of the Coquerel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coquerel research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1822 is included under the topic Early Coquerel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coquerel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Coq, Coquel, Cocq, Lecoq, Le Coq, Coquelet, Cogels, Cogdell, Coquelin, Coquerel, Coquette and many more. Early Notables of the Coquerel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Coquerel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coquerel RankingIn France, the name Coquerel is the 3,773rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Coquerel familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicolas Coquel who arrived in Quebec in 1649; Michel Coquelin who settled in Quebec in 1667; Jacques Coquelin who arrived in Louisiana in 1720 with his family, and Antoine Coquelin who settled in Canada in 1733..
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