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Early Origins of the Nadia family

The surname Nadia was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this important family was anciently seated.

Members of the family also settled in other regions of France, and several of them were well-known for their respective talents and achievements. From the branch of the family, Nadault, came three deputies for the states of Burgundy. Benjamin-Edme Nadault was president of the House of Inquiries of Burgundy in 1770. Gustave Nadaud (1820-1893) was a musician and singer, very well-known in France. He published more than three hundred songs, the most famous one being, "Les Deux Gendarmes." He also composed some operettas and was the author of a two-act comedy, "Dubois d'Australie" (1874).

Joseph Nadeau, born in 1637, son of Macia and Jeanne (née Despins), travelled from Genouillac, France to the New World in the 17th century. He married Marguerite Abraham in Quebec on 6th November 1665. Joseph died in Sainte-Famille-de-l'île-d'Orléans, Quebec and was buried there on 12th February 1677. 1

Early History of the Nadia family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Nadia research. Another 34 words (2 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1629, 1653, 1685, 1691, 1701, 1712, 1775, 1779, 1815, 1895 and 1898 are included under the topic Early Nadia History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Nadia Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Nadeau, Nadot, Nadau, Nadaud, Nadauld, Nadault, Nadin and many more.

Early Notables of the Nadia family

Notable amongst the family at this time was Gabriel Naudé (1600-1653), a French librarian and scholar; Jean Nadault (1629-1691), a scholar; his grandson, also Jean Nadault, (1701-1779), a naturalist...
Another 28 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Nadia Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Nadia family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Joseph Nadeau dit Bé lair, who settled in Quebec in the 1700's; Jean Nadal, who arrived in Louisiana in 1756; George Nadin, who settled in Philadelphia in 1873..


Contemporary Notables of the name Nadia (post 1700) +

  • Nadia Azzi, young American classical pianist of Lebanese -Japanese origin
  • Nadia Anita Nall (b. 1976), American four-time gold medalist swimmer, active from 1992 to 1995
  • Nadia Anita Louise Nall (b. 1976), American four-time gold, silver and three-time bronze medalist competitive swimmer
  • Nadia Mariel Di Cello (b. 1989), Argentine actress
  • Nadia Cassini (b. 1949), American actress, singer and showgirl who used the stage name Gianna Lou Müller
  • Nadia Petrova (b. 1982), Russian professional tennis player
  • Nadia Tass, Australian film director and producer
  • Nadia Litz (b. 1979), Canadian actress
  • Nadia Morgen, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Washington, 2008 2
  • Nadia Pierre, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Florida, 2000 3


  1. Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
  2. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2016, January 25) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
  3. The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html


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