Arquette History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Arquette

What does the name Arquette mean?

The noble French surname Arquette is of occupational origin, deriving from the trade or profession pursued by the first bearer. In this instance, the surname Arquette derives from the French word "archer" which signifies "bowman," deriving from the Latin word "arcuarius or arcarius" which signifies "bow." Therefore, the surname Arquette was used to distinguish a bowman or a maker of bows.

Early Origins of the Arquette family

The surname Arquette was first found in the southern region of Provence. An early reference to the Arquette name, shows that the Arquier family in Provence was listed among the ancient aristocracy of France.

Early History of the Arquette family

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Arquette Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Arquette, Arquier, Archer, Larquer, Larcher and many more.

Early Notables of the Arquette family

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Migration of the Arquette family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Mitchel Arquette who arrived in Vermont in 1887; Eli Arquit, who was naturalized in Baltimore some time between the years 1802-1828; Amiable Arquoit, who was naturalized in Oregon in 1849..

Contemporary Notables of the name Arquette (post 1700) +

Patricia T. Arquette (b. 1968), American Emmy Award-winning and three-time Golden Globe Award-winning and two-timer Screen Actors Guild Award winning actress
Alexis Arquette (1969-2016), born Robert Arquette, an American actress, cabaret performer, and activist
Clifford Arquette (1905-1974), American radio and television actor and comedian
Rosanna Arquette (b. 1959), Golden Globe-nominated American actress, film director, and film producer
Donald Arquette, American Democratic Party politician, Chair of Lake County Democratic Party, 2003-07 1
David Arquette (b. 1972), American actor, film director, producer, screenwriter and fashion designer

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 2) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html