Dionne History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsEtymology of DionneWhat does the name Dionne mean? The region of ancient France known as Auvergne is where the name Dionne was born. Dionne was a name for someone who lived in Dienne in Auvergne, a medieval French province on the Massíf Central in the south central part of France. 1 Alternatively, the name could have come from Dionne, in Burgundy. 2 Early Origins of the Dionne familyThe surname Dionne was first found in Auvergne, a historic province in south central France where this renowned family has held a family seat since ancient times. By the 17th century, this family were well established in Auvergne and several members of the family were distinctive through their contributions to the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. In the 19th century, this honoured family was represented by Count Louis-Edouard-Marie-Hippolyte de Dienne, who was the ancient Flag Lieutenant to Admiral Montaignan. Antoine Dionne, born in 1641, married Catherine Yvory, born in 1644, in 1660. They settled together on a farm in Sainte-Famille, Quebec, where they had their twelve children. Most of their children eventually settled in Kamouraska and have many ancestors in Canada. 3 Early History of the Dionne familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Dionne research. Another 146 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1600, 1679 and 1684 are included under the topic Early Dionne History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dionne Spelling VariationsHistory has changed the spelling of most surnames. During the early development of the French language in the Middle Ages, a person gave his version of his name, phonetically, to a scribe, a priest, or a recorder. Some variables were adopted by different branches of the family name. Hence, there spelling variations of the name Dionne, some of which include Dionne, de Dion, Dion, Dienne, Dione, Diones, de Dionne, de Dienne, Deonne, Dienn, Diennes, Dienes, Dyone, Dyones, Deon, Deons, Deonns, Dyons, Dyon, Dyonne, Dyonnes and many more. Early Notables of the Dionne familyMore information is included under the topic Early Dionne Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Dionne World RankingIn the United States, the name Dionne is the 4,782nd most popular surname with an estimated 4,974 people with that name. 4 However, in Canada, the name Dionne is ranked the 264th most popular surname with an estimated 15,735 people with that name. 5 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Dionne is the 114th popular surname. 6
Immigration to New France was slow; therefore, early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. 15,000 explorers left Montreal in the late 17th and 18th centuries. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The distinguished family name Dionne has made significant contributions to the culture, arts, sciences and religion of France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Dionne were Dionne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Dionne Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Dionne Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century
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: Domine, ad adjuvandum me festina Motto Translation: Lord, my God, assist me now
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