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![Show Contents]() Raimont History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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The history of the Raimont name began during the Middle Ages in a region once known as Languedoc. The French name is derived from the personal name Raimund. 1 The personal name is derived from the Germanic elements "ragin," which means "counsel," or "advice," and "mund," which means "protection." Early Origins of the Raimont familyThe surname Raimont was first found in Languedoc where they held a family seat in the seigneurie of Toulouse, where they were distinguished members of the aristocracy of the region, and were later seated at Chantemerle, and d'Eoux. This illustrious family had many branches in the south of France. By the 13th century they had branched to Languedoc at Brignon, and Modene, where they became the Comtes of Modene, and through their marriage with the family of Dutaillis became Counts of the Empire after the Revolution. Another branch in Languedoc were the Marquis de Lasbordes et de St-Amans, and the Marquis de Sallegourde. Meanwhile they also established branches at Agénais where they became the Comtes de Raymond. The Viscounts Raymond intermarried with the O'Neills of Ireland. Romain Raymond, son of Renaud and Catherine (née Daguspart), settled in Quebec in the 17th century. He married Marie-Angélique Ouellet, born on 5th November 1691, daughter of Pierre and Marie (née Gerbert), at Rivière-Ouelle on 21st January 1709. 2 Early History of the Raimont familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Raimont research. Another 59 words (4 lines of text) covering the years 1042, 1105, 1156, 1194, 1222, 1678, 1715 and 1719 are included under the topic Early Raimont History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Raimont Spelling VariationsThere were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Raymond, Rayment, Raymont, Raimund, Reimund, Raimunt, Raimond, Raiment, Raimont, Ramond, Remond, Reymond and many more. Early Notables of the Raimont familyMore information is included under the topic Early Raimont Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Raimont familyFrance was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Raimont has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Raimont were Arthur Raymond who settled in Virginia in 1639; Ann Raymond settled in Barbados in 1680 with servants; Edward Raymond settled in Jamaica in 1685; Jean Raymond settled in New Orleans, Louisiana, in 1719.
- 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
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