Lanoue History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe ancient history of the Lanoue name begins in the Middle Ages in the northern coastal region of Normandy. The name is derived from when the family resided in Brittany. Early Origins of the Lanoue familyThe surname Lanoue was first found in Brittany. Early History of the Lanoue familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Lanoue research. Another 111 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1152, 1569, 1578, 1617, 1669, 1740, 1793, 1812 and 1841 are included under the topic Early Lanoue History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Lanoue 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 Lanoue is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Lanouette, Lanoue, La Nouë, La Noue, Lanoux and others. Early Notables of the Lanoue familyNotable amongst this name at this time was
Lanoue RankingIn the United States, the name Lanoue is the 13,235th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1 However, in France, the name Lanoue is ranked the 9,321st most popular surname with an estimated 500 - 1,000 people with that name. 2
Migration from France to New France or Quebec as it was now more popularly called, continued from France until the colony fell to the English in 1759. 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 the treaty of Utrecht, the Acadians were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. In 1793, the remaining French in these provinces came under British rule. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Lanoue were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Lanoue were Lanoue Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Lanoue Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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