Baude History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Baude

What does the name Baude mean?

The Baude family name was first used by descendants of the Pictish people of ancient Scotland. It is a name for someone who lived in the lands of Baad near Stirling and also from the lands of the same name in Perthshire since the Middle Ages. The name is also derived from the Gaelic word bad which means "thicket" or "hamlet."

Early Origins of the Baude family

The surname Baude was first found in Stirlingshire, where they held a family seat from ancient times, long before the Norman Conquest in 1066.

Early History of the Baude family

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Baude Spelling Variations

Scribes in the Middle Ages did not have access to a set of spelling rules. They spelled according to sound, the result was a great number of spelling variations. In various documents, Baude has been spelled Baad, Bade, Baid, Baud, Baide, Badd and others.

Early Notables of the Baude family

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Baude Ranking

France, the name Baude is the 1,239^th most popular surname with an estimated 4,544 people with that name. 1

Baude migration to the United States +

The cruelties suffered under the new government forced many to leave their ancient homeland for the freedom of the North American colonies. Those who arrived safely found land, freedom, and opportunity for the taking. These hardy settlers gave their strength and perseverance to the young nations that would become the United States and Canada. Immigration and passenger lists have shown many early immigrants bearing the name Baude:

Baude Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Stephen Baude, who settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in 1861

Contemporary Notables of the name Baude (post 1700) +

Jeanine Baude (1946-2021), French poet and writer awarded the Prix Antonin-Artaud in 1993
Baude Cordier (1380-1440), French composer

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/