Fauchon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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England

Early Origins of the Fauchon family

The surname Fauchon was first found in Cumberland where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. The Saxon influence of English history diminished after the Battle of Hastings in 1066. The language of the courts was French for the next three centuries and the Norman ambience prevailed. But Saxon surnames survived and the family name was first referenced in the year 1327 at Workington when they held lands.

Early History of the Fauchon family

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Fauchon Spelling Variations

It is only in the last few hundred years that the English language has been standardized. For that reason, early Anglo-Saxon surnames like Fauchon are characterized by many spelling variations. As the English language changed and incorporated elements of other European languages, even literate people changed the spelling of their names. Scribes and monks in the Middle Ages spelled names they sounded, so it is common to find several variations that refer to a single person. The variations of the name Fauchon include: Falcon, Falken, Faucon, Faulcon, Fulchon and others.

Early Notables of the Fauchon family

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Fauchon Ranking

France, the name Fauchon is the 4,513^rd most popular surname with an estimated 1,500 - 2,000 people with that name. 1

Migration of the Fauchon family

Many English families tired of political and religious strife left Britain for the new colonies in North America. Although the trip itself offered no relief - conditions on the ships were extremely cramped, and many travelers arrived diseased, starving, and destitute - these immigrants believed the opportunities that awaited them were worth the risks. Once in the colonies, many of the families did indeed prosper and, in turn, made significant contributions to the culture and economies of the growing colonies. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families has revealed a number of immigrants bearing the name Fauchon or a variant listed above: Alexander Falcon, who came to Virginia in 1620; Francis Falcon, who was naturalized in Alabama in 1845; and Jacob Falcon, a bonded passenger who arrived in America in 1745..

Contemporary Notables of the name Fauchon (post 1700) +

Pierre Fauchon (1929-2016), French politician, member of the Senate of France from 1992 to 2011

The Fauchon 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: Vis, courageux, fier
Motto Translation: Strong, brave, proud.

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/