Pottier History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe Pottier surname comes from the Old French word "pot", meaning a "drinking vessel"; as such, it is thought to have been an occupational name for a maker of drinking or storage vessels. Early Origins of the Pottier familyThe surname Pottier was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat at Courcy, an ancient castle and dukedom that played such an important role in the defense of northern and eastern France. The house of Potier would eventually be elevated to the Dukes of Gevres, and the Dukes of Tresmes, and Gevres, who held a family seat in Brittany. Early History of the Pottier familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Pottier research. Another 51 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1618, 1648, 1693, 1699 and 1772 are included under the topic Early Pottier History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pottier Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Potier, Pottier, Potiere, Pothier, Pothiere, Poitiers, Poitier, De Potier and many more. Early Notables of the Pottier familyAnother 27 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Pottier Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Pottier RankingIn France, the name Pottier is the 391st most popular surname with an estimated 10,798 people with that name. 1
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Pottier Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
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