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Etymology of DuppondWhat does the name Duppond mean? The French name Duppond first arose during the Medieval period in the Languedoc region. It is derived from when the family first lived in Languedoc. The name Duppond is derived from the Old French word "pont", which means "bridge". "Du pont" directly translates to English as "from the bridge", indicating that the original bearer lived near a prominent bridge. 1 Early Origins of the Duppond familyThe surname Duppond was first found in Languedoc where the family held a family seat in ancient times. This ancient family is recorded in the old archives as early as the 12th century. N. Dupont, born in 1490, is recorded as the father of Thomas and Robert Dupont. Their descendants held the positions of Royal Notary to the Marquisate and Magistrate of Fiennes for a century. Nicolas Dupont was the King's steward and in 1640 he received his letters patent confirming his nobility. Members of this noble family took part in the wars of their times where they fought courageously for their King and country. As a reward for their services, many members were titled Knights of Malta and Captains. This family were actively involved in the events of the French Revolution and the resultant political and cultural changes. Gilles Dupont, born in 1636, son of Guillaume and Marguerite (née Feraut), travelled from France to Canada in the 17th century. He settled at Cap-de-la-Madeleine and married Françoise Michelotte, born in 1655, daughter of Michel and Marguerite (née Maistre), on 10th August 1670. 2 Early History of the Duppond familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Duppond research. Another 266 words (19 lines of text) covering the years 1791, 1808, 1810, 1812, 1830 and 1831 are included under the topic Early Duppond History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Duppond 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 Duppond, some of which include Dupont, du Pont, Duppont, Duppon, Dupon, Dupons, Duppons, Duppond, Dupond, DuPon, DuPont, Dupen, Du Pen, du Pen, du Pons, du Pond and many more. Early Notables of the Duppond familyMore information is included under the topic Early Duppond Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Duppond familyMigration from France to New France or Quebec as it was now more popularly called, continued from France until it fell in 1759. 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 the treaty of Utrecht, the Acadians were ceded by France to Britain in 1713. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported. They found refuge in Louisiana. In 1793, the remaining French in these provinces came under British rule. Meanwhile, in Quebec, the French race flourished, founding in Lower Canada, one of the two great solitudes which became Canada. Many of this distinguished family name Duppond were prominent in social, cultural, religious and political affairs in France and New France. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Duppond were Mr. or Mrs. Dupont, aged 26; who settled in New York in 1822; Edmund Dupont, aged 20; settled in New Orleans in 1820; Edmund Dupont, aged 26; settled in New York in 1820.
- Dauzat, Albert, Morlet, Marie-Thérèse, Dictionaire Étymologique des Noms et Prénoms de France. Paris: Librairie Larousse, 1987. Print.
- Olivier, Reginald L. Your Ancient Canadian Family Ties. Logan: The Everton Publishers, Inc., P.O. Box 368, 1972. Print
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