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Etymology of Dallard

What does the name Dallard mean?

The prestigious surname Dallard originated in the beautiful and majestic region of Poitou in France. France was notorious for its eccentric kings, but it was revered for its contributions to European art and culture. The surname Dallard originally came from the region of Poitou. It is a topographical name, which is a type of hereditary surname. Topographical surnames were taken from physical features or landmarks that the family lived near.

Some sources also believe that the name Allard comes from the Old French word "alleor," which meant "traveller." 1

Early Origins of the Dallard family

The surname Dallard was first found in Poitou where the family held a family seat since early times.

Allard is also a noble name found in the French region of Brittany (French: Bretagne). Many of the Allard family were part of the military at this time and were involved in the armed watches throughout the 13th to 16th centuries. 2

Pierre Allard, born in 1653, son of Pierre and Mathurine (née Verdon), settled in Quebec in the 17th century. He married Anne De La Voye, daughter of René and Anne (née Godin), at Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré on 22nd November 1683. 3

Early History of the Dallard family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dallard research. Another 228 words (16 lines of text) covering the years 1016, 1516, 1620, 1681, 1753, 1774, 1781, 1815, 1827 and 1888 are included under the topic Early Dallard History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dallard Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Allard, Allart, Allar, Alard, Alart, Alar, Allarre, Allare, Alarre, Alare, Allarde, Allardes, Allarte, Allartes, D'Alare, Dallar, Dhalar, Dalar, Dallare, D'Allard, Dallard, Dallart, Dallar, d'Allard, Allar and many more.

Early Notables of the Dallard family

Gabriel Allard, Lord of Corneillan and Alaardus of Poitiers. Delphin Alard (1815-1888) was an eminent violinist, born at Bayonne, March 8, 1815 who showed at an early age remarkable musical talent, and in 1827 was sent to Paris for his education. 4 Nicolas Dalayrac was a celebrated French composer, born at Muret (Languedoc) in 1753. His father occupied a high civil appointment in his province, and in spite of his son's early passion for music destined him for the bar. His studies of the violin were put a stop to, and it is said that the young enthusiast, in order to play...
Another 176 words (13 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Dallard Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Dallard migration to Australia +

Dallard Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century
  • Simon Dallard, aged 43, a labourer, who arrived in South Australia in 1855 aboard the ship "Hooghly" 5

Contemporary Notables of the name Dallard (post 1700) +

  • Berkeley Lionel "Bert" Scudamore Dallard (1889-1983), New Zealand accountant, senior public servant and prison administrator
  1. Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
  2. 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.
  3. Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
  4. Grove, Sir George, A Dictionary of Music and Musicians (AD. 1450-1889) London: Macmillan1902, Print, 2 Vols
  5. South Australian Register Wednesday 21st February 1855. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Rodney 1855. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/rodney1855.shtml

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