Boisvert History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Early Origins of the Boisvert family

The surname Boisvert was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy, where they held a family seat in the seigneurie of Bacqueville and were members of the aristocracy of that region.

The earliest of the name on record was Jean Boivan Champeaux, a senator of Normandy living in the 11th century about 1070. Of this main stem of the family Louis Boivin joined William Duke of Normandy in his invasion of England in 1066 and became Chancellor of England and Bishop of Ely. The main stem branched to Bonnetot in Normandy and to Martinière. This latter branch survived the revolution and became Barons of the Empire in 1810. They also branched to Brittany. Meanwhile, an important branch moved to the Franche-Comté. Most other branches lost their estates during the revolution of 1789. The family received letters confirming their nobility in 1826. 1

Early History of the Boisvert family

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Boisvert Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Boivin, Boivan, Boiveau, Boisyvon, Boisvert, Boivent, Boisvert, Boivigne and many more.

Early Notables of the Boisvert family

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Boisvert World Ranking

the United States, the name Boisvert is the 4,318^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,461 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Boisvert is ranked the 212^nd most popular surname with an estimated 18,467 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Boisvert is the 65^th popular surname. 4

Boisvert migration to the United States +

Boisvert Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Eva S. Boisvert, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1910 aboard the ship "Trent" from Bermuda 5
Joseph Boisvert, aged 52, originally from Sweetsburg, Canada, who arrived in New York, NY in 1917 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Hamilton, Bermuda 5
Cecile Boisvert, aged 7, originally from Sweetsburg, Canada, who arrived in New York, NY in 1917 aboard the ship "Bermudian" from Hamilton, Bermuda 5
R. W. Boisvert, aged 48, originally from Fraserville, Canada, who arrived in New York, N. Y. in 1918 aboard the ship "Missanabie" from Glasgow, Scotland 5
Alvin Boisvert, aged 27, who arrived in New York in 1921 aboard the ship "Vancolite" from Toronto, Canada 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Boisvert (post 1700) +

Rene Boisvert, American entrepreneur and philanthropist, founder of Taking It To The Streets
Romeo T. Boisvert (1916-1981), Canadian-born, American politician, member of the Maine Senate, Mayor of Lewiston, Maine
Alexandre Boisvert (b. 1977), American actor
Jean Gilles Louis Georges Boisvert (1933-2022), Canadian NHL ice hockey player who played three games for the Detroit Red Wings in the 1959–60 season
France Boisvert (b. 1959), Canadian educator and writer from Sherbrooke, Quebec
Fabien Boisvert (1839-1897), Canadian politician, land surveyor and farmer, Member of the Canadian Parliament for Nicolet (1888-1896)
Serge Boisvert (b. 1959), Canadian former ice hockey player for the Toronto Maple Leafs and Montreal Canadiens
Michael "Monkey" Boisvert (b. 1973), Canadian actor and choreographer
Gilles Boisvert (b. 1940), Canadian artist and sculptor
... (Another 3 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

The Boisvert Motto +

The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.

Motto: Conscienta et fama

Sources +

Hozier, Charles D, and Antoine Bachelin-Delforenne. État présent De La Noblesse française (1883-1887): Contenant Le Distionnaire De La Noblesse Contemporaine Et Larmorial général De France, Dapres Les Manuscrits De Ch. D Hozier. Librairie Des Bibliophiles, 1884. Print.
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
Ellis Island Search retrieved 15th November 2022. Retrieved from https://heritage.statueofliberty.org/passenger-result