Toupin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

The French name Toupin was first used in the province of Auvergne. It was a name for someone who lived in Auvergne.

Early Origins of the Toupin family

The surname Toupin was first found in Auvergne, a historic province in south central France.

Early History of the Toupin family

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Toupin Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Toupin is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Toupin, Toupie and others.

Early Notables of the Toupin family

Notable amongst the family was

many individuals in Canada, such as Eusebe Toupin, who was a pilot in Champlain, Quebec in 1871
Jean Toupin was a farmer in Château-Richer in 1871
Joseph Toupin was a doctor in Saint-Michel-Archange in 1871
Louis Toupin was a farmer in North-Ham in 1871
Trefflé Toupin was a pilot in Champlain in 1871
Alexis Toupin was an innkeeper in Montreal in 1891
Alphonse Toupin was a butcher in Town-of-Saint-Henry in 1891
Auguste Toupin owned a general store in Champlain in 1891
Ferdinand Toupin was a barber in Montreal in 1891
Onesime Toupin was postmaster in Cap-Magdeleine in 1891
Theophile Toupin was a clerk in Montreal in 1891

Toupin World Ranking

In the United States, the name Toupin is the 15,965^th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in Quebec, Canada, the name Toupin is ranked the 712^nd most popular surname. 2 And in France, the name Toupin is the 6,720^th popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 3

Toupin migration to the United States +

France 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 Toupin 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 Toupin were

Toupin Settlers in United States in the 17th Century

Toussaint Toupin, who married in Audouard in 1645
François Toupin married in America in 1675
Antoine Toupin married in America in 1679
Jeanne Toupin married in America in 1688

Toupin migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Toupin Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century

Jacques Toupin, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Marguerite Deschamps, daughter of Edmond and Renée, in Quebec on 26th August 1656 4
Marie Toupin married in Trois-Rivières in 1668
Jean Toupin married in Quebec in 1669
Jean-Baptiste Toupin, son of Toussaint and Marguerite, who married Marie Gloria, daughter of Jean and Marie, in Quebec on 3rd June 1669 4
Pierre Toupin, son of Guillaume and Jeanne, who married Mathurine Graton, daughter of Pierre and Marie, in Quebec on 30th September 1670 4
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Toupin Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

René Toupin, son of Pierre and Mathurine, who married Geneviève Langlois, daughter of Noel and Geneviève, in Beauport, Quebec on 14th February 1708 4
François Toupin, son of Pierre and Mathurine, who married Marie-Élisabeth Duprac, daughter of Jean-Robert and Marguerite, in Beauport, Quebec on 25th November 1709 4
Noel Toupin, son of Antoine and Louise, who married Anne David, daughter of Jacques and Marie, in Château-Richer, Quebec on 17th February 1710 4
Antoine Toupin, son of Antoine and Louise, who married Françoise Lefebvre, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Madeleine, in Château-Richer, Quebec on 3rd November 1711 4
Jean-Baptiste Toupin, son of Jean-Baptiste and Madeleine, who married Marie-Thérèse Turcot, daughter of Jacques and Anne, in Champlain, Quebec on 2nd March 1715 4
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Contemporary Notables of the name Toupin (post 1700) +

Felix A. Toupin (1886-1965), American politician, Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island (1923-1925), 16th Mayor of Woonsocket, Rhode Island (1930-1936)
Robert Toupin (b. 1948), French Canadian actor, known for Martyrs (2008), Histoires d'hiver (1999) and C.H.U.D. (1984)
Antoine Mercel Toupin (b. 1981), birth name of Antoine Becks, Canadian-born former child actor, musician and DJ, known for Le retour (1996), 2 frères (1999) and Les grands procès (1993)
Joseph Jean Jacques Toupin (1910-1987), Canadian professional NHL ice hockey player for the Chicago Black Hawks (1943-1944)
Normand Toupin (b. 1933), Canadian former politician, Member of the National Assembly of Quebec for the District of Champlain (1970-1976)
Ferdinand Toupin (1930-2009), French Canadian artist in Terrebonne, Quebec who won numerous prizes and awards for his talents
Rene Toupin (b. 1934), Canadian former politician, Member of the Legislative Assembly of Manitoba from 1969 to 1977
Robert Toupin (b. 1949), Canadian former politician, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Terrebonne (1984-1988)
Marie-Chantal Toupin (b. 1971), Canadian Juno Award nominated musician who has sold over 300,000 albums in Canada

Citations +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.