Dominique History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
England
France

The surname Dominique was brought to England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name is derived from the Latin "Dominicus," meaning "of the Lord," a name that was borne by the famous Spanish saint who founded the Dominican Order. The name has always been a fairly uncommon one in England.

Early Origins of the Dominique family

The surname Dominique was first found in the parish of St. Dominick in the north-east part of Cornwall. At the time of Doomsday Survey the district was taxed under the appellation of Halton, by which name a manor is still distinguished in this parish. It was however, known as St. Dominick in the year 1294, since in that inquisition Sancti Dominici is expressly mentioned.

"St. Dominick, to whom this church is dedicated, was born in Spain about the year 1167, and was distinguished for his vast learning and superior abilities. His piety is said by the Catholics to have kept pace with his talents; so that he acquired considerable fame for his acquaintance with the sacred writings and the mysteries of religion." 1

A far as records for the family, they are indeed rare. In 1405, Robert Domenyk was registered in the Calendar of Letter Books of London. 2

Early History of the Dominique family

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Dominique Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Dominick, Dominic, Dominique, Dominicus, Dorminay, Dominay and many more.

Early Notables of the Dominique family

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Dominique Ranking

In the United States, the name Dominique is the 12,438^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 3 However, in France, the name Dominique is ranked the 6,352^nd most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 4

Dominique migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Dominique Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Antoine Dominique, aged 28, who arrived in Louisiana in 1720 5
Louis Dominique, who arrived in Pennsylvania in 1793 5

Dominique Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Pigue Dominique, who landed in Mobile, Ala in 1848 5
L Dominique, who landed in San Francisco, California in 1851 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Dominique (post 1700) +

Pierre Dominique (1891-1973), romance author and respected French journalist
Jean Dominique, French poet
Ivan Dominique (1928-1973), Belgian actor and comedian
Jean Dominique Breaux (1958-2024), American politician
Jean-Baptiste Dominique Rusca, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 6
Mansuy Dominique Roget (1760-1832), Baron de Belloguet, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815, one of the first recipients of the Legion of Honor in 1804 7
Pierre Dominique Prévost, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 8
Louis Dominique Munnier, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 9
Henri Dominique Lallemand, French Divisional General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 10
Jacques Dominique Huin, French Brigadier General during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars from 1789 to 1815 11

The Dominique Motto +

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: Pax
Motto Translation: Peace.

Citations +

Hutchins, Fortescue, The History of Cornwall, from the Earliest Records and Traditions to the Present Time. London: William Penaluna, 1824. Print
Reaney, P.H and R.M. Wilson, A Dictionary of English Surnames. London: Routledge, 1991. Print. (ISBN 0-415-05737-X)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, September 9) Jean-Baptiste Rusca. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, August 27) Mansuy Roget. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, August 12) Pierre Prévost. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, May 6) Louis Munnier. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, March 27) Henri Lallemand. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html
Generals Who Served in the French Army during the Period 1789-1815. (Retrieved 2015, March 10) Jacques Huin. Retrieved from http://www.napoleon-series.org/research/c_frenchgenerals.html