The French surname Patnaude is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or activity of the initial bearer. In this instance, the name is derived from the word "patena', meaning "sacred disc,) in the form of a small plate that serves to cover the chalice and to receive the Sacred Host. Therefore, the progenitor of the surname Patnaude was someone who used this device for religious purposes.
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Early Origins of the Patnaude family
The surname Patnaude was first found in the region of Champagne, in the southern department of Haute-Marne.
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Early History of the Patnaude family
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Patnaude Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Patenotre, Patnode, Patenode, Patnaude, Paterson, Patenostre and many more.
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Early Notables of the Patnaude family
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Patnaude Ranking
In the United States, the name Patnaude is the 14,514th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1
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Migration of the Patnaude family
Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicolas Patenaude who arrived in Quebec in 1651; and Dolpis Patenaude who settled in Ontario in 1871.
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