Auclerc History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Auclerc

What does the name Auclerc mean?

The surname Auclair is believed to derive from the French word "clair", which translates to "clear". 1

Early Origins of the Auclerc family

The surname Auclerc was first found in Berry, a former province until 1790 when it became a region in central France. 2

Early History of the Auclerc family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Auclerc research. The year 1750 is included under the topic Early Auclerc History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Auclerc Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Auclair, Auclerc, Auclert, Auconsul, Aucoc, Aucordier, Aucourt, Aucourturier, Au Clair, Au Clerc, Au Consul, Au Coc, Au Coq, Au Cordier, Au Court and many more.

Early Notables of the Auclerc family

Gabriel-André Auclerc, a lawyer born in 1750, who became involved with the Church and preached around France...
Constant-Aurian Auclerc of Berry was a farmer who began developing artificial prairies...

Auclerc migration to Canada +

Auclerc Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Marie-Joseph Auclerc was married in 1768 in Montreal

Sources +

Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
Dauzat, Albert, Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionaire Étymologique des Noms et Prénoms de France. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1987. Print.