Clavé History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Clavé

The prestigious surname Clavé originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Clavé originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname. Topographical surnames were taken from physical features or landmarks that the family lived near.

Early Origins of the Clavé family

Early History of the Clavé family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Clavé research. Another 67 words (5 lines of text) covering the years 1815, 1826, 1835, 1881, 1904 and 1914 are included under the topic Early Clavé History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Clavé Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Clave, de Clave, Clavé, Clavet, Clavette, Clavau, Clavaud, Clavaut, Clavaux and many more.

Early Notables of the Clavé family

• Adolphe-Charles Claveau (1815-1881), a doctor
• Anatole Claveau (1835-1914), an advertiser

Clavé Ranking

France, the name Clavé is the 5,305^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Clavé family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Jean Claveau, a tailor, the son of Eustache and Catherine Bonnet, of Marand, in the diocese of LaRochelle, who married Marie-Louise Doyon in Quebec City in 1736.