Racett History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Racett

Of all the French names to come from that northwestern peninsula of France known as Brittany, Racett is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Brittany. The surname Racett was a also common occupational name for a grower of root vegetables. Interestingly, the name Racett was originally from the Old French word "racin," meaning "root."

Early Origins of the Racett family

Early History of the Racett family

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Racett Spelling Variations

The 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 Racett is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Racine, Racinne, Racina, Racinna, Racineux, Racinet, Racinnet, Racineau, Racinneau, Racineu and many more.

Early Notables of the Racett family

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Migration of the Racett family

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 Racett were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Racett were Etienne Racine who arrived in Quebec in 1637 from Normandy; Charles and Peter Racine settled in New York State in 1775; George Racine settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1848.