Coquiere History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe French surname Coquiere is of nickname origin, deriving from a physical or personal characteristic of the original bearer of the name. The name Coquiere is derived from the French term "coq" and was used to refer to one who was confident or "cocky." Early Origins of the Coquiere familyThe surname Coquiere was first found in Poitou, where the family had been established for many centuries, and held many lands and estates. Early History of the Coquiere familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Coquiere research. Another 70 words (5 lines of text) covering the year 1822 is included under the topic Early Coquiere History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Coquiere Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Coq, Coquel, Cocq, Lecoq, Le Coq, Coquelet, Cogels, Cogdell, Coquelin, Coquerel, Coquette and many more. Early Notables of the Coquiere familyMore information is included under the topic Early Coquiere Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Coquiere familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Nicolas Coquel who arrived in Quebec in 1649; Michel Coquelin who settled in Quebec in 1667; Jacques Coquelin who arrived in Louisiana in 1720 with his family, and Antoine Coquelin who settled in Canada in 1733..
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