Larivière History, Family Crest & Coats of ArmsThe prestigious surname Larivière comes from the dynamic region of Bourgogne, in France. Larivière is a topographic surname, which is a type of hereditary surname, which was given to a person who resided near a physical feature such as a hill, stream, church, or type of tree. Habitation names form the other broad category of surnames that were derived from place-names. They were derived from pre-existing names for towns, villages, parishes, or farmsteads. Other local names are derived from the names of houses, manors, estates, regions, and entire counties. As a general rule, the greater the distance between an individual and their homeland, the larger the territory they were named after. For example, a person who only moved to another parish would be known by the name of their original village, while people who migrated to a different country were often known by the name of a region or country from which they came. The name Larivière is derived from the Old French word "rivière", meaning "river", and indicates that the original bearer lived near a river. 1 Early Origins of the Larivière familyThe surname Larivière was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France where the family held a family seat from ancient times. This prominent family prospered and expanded to many regions where members of the family were granted various titles for their valiant behavior in defending their King and country. Important members of the family included the Lords of Perchain and of Champlemis, Governors, Magistrates and Lieutenant-Generals of the Government of Nivernais, Knights of Malta and of Orders of the King, and a Lieutenant for the King at the Government of Bresse, Bugey and Valromey. During the 17th century, more branches formed, such as the Viscounts of Tonnerre and of Quincy, and the Lords of Corvol-le-Dampbernard. One impressive member of the family was the Lieutenant for the King at the Government of Bourgogne where he commanded the nobility of this province in 1689. As this family were actively involved in the events of the times, many members were active participants in the French Revolution and its resultant social and political upheaval. Distinctive members of the family at this time were: Joseph François Rivière, the Lieutenant General for the Magistrate of Gévaudan in 1787, and later, in 1789, was a Deputy at the Constituante (National Assembly); Lambert Rivière, the Vice-President of the Assembly in 1806, the Mayor of Pont-sur-Seine in 1814, and, under the Restoration, the President of the General Council; and Jean Baptiste Gabriel Rivière, a Deputy at the Council of Ancients and at the Legislative Corps. Early History of the Larivière familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Larivière research. Another 144 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1147, 1400, 1429 and 1806 are included under the topic Early Larivière History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Larivière Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Rivière, Rivyère, Ryvyère, Ryvière, Rivières, Rivyères, Ryvyères, Ryvières, La Rivière, La Rivyère, La Ryvyère, La Ryvière, La Rivières, La Rivyères, La Ryvyères, La Ryvières, Rivest and many more. Early Notables of the Larivière familyNotable amongst the family at this time was Bureau de La Rivière (died 1400), a French politician, knight and royal adviser, the chamberlain of Charles V the Wise and an advisor... Larivière World RankingIn the United States, the name Larivière is the 9,315th most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Larivière is ranked the 545th most popular surname with an estimated 8,969 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Larivière is the 229th popular surname. 4 France ranks Larivière as 1,792nd with 3,423 people. 5
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Larivière Settlers in United States in the 20th Century
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Larivière Settlers in Canada in the 17th Century
Larivière Settlers in Canada in the 20th Century
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