| ![Show Contents]() Poirer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France The name Poirer dates back to the days of Medieval France, in the region of Normandy. It is derived from their residence in Normandy. The name Poirer could also be derived from the Old French word "poirier," meaning "pear tree," and was used to distinguish a person who lived near such a tree. In some cases the name may have also been used to indicate a person who sold pears or owned an orchard. 1 Early Origins of the Poirer familyThe surname Poirer was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat in the seigneurie of Amfreville. Vincent Poirier, born in 1628, son of François and Michelle (née Bonar), came to New France in the 17th century and is recorded as the first person in Canada with the name Poirier. He married Françoise Pinguet on 8th February 1655. He married again to Judith Renaudeau on 6th December 1662. Vincent died in Quebec on 28th April 1703. 2 Early History of the Poirer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Poirer research. Another 69 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1097 and 1167 are included under the topic Early Poirer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Poirer Spelling VariationsThe many different spellings of French surnames can be partially explained by the use of local dialects and by the influence of other languages during the early development of the French language. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Poirer is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Poirer, Poirrer, Poirier, Poirrier, Poiré, Poirré, Poirière, Poirrière, Poirez, Poirrez, Poiriez and many more. Early Notables of the Poirer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Poirer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
 Poirer migration to the United States | + |
Immigration to New France was slow; therefore, early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Poirer has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Poirer were
Poirer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Pierre Poirer, who arrived in New Orleans in 1823
| Contemporary Notables of the name Poirer (post 1700) | + |
- Rose Poirer, American Democratic Party politician, Alternate Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Michigan, 1928 3
- Julia Poirer, American Democratic Party politician, Delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana, 1944 (alternate), 1948, 1952 (alternate), 1956 (alternate) 3
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: Oncques ne fauldray
Motto Translation: Never falter.
- Dauzat, Albert, Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionaire Étymologique des Noms et Prénoms de France. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1987. Print.
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
- The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 29) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
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