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Etymology of Gaigne

What does the name Gaigne mean?

The Gaigne surname is thought to come from the Old French word "gagner," which meant "to till" or "cultivate" the land. A such, the name Gaigne was likely originally an occupational name for a farmer or cultivator.

Early Origins of the Gaigne family

The surname Gaigne was first found in Bourgogne where the family held a family seat from ancient times.

Early History of the Gaigne family

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Gaigne Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Gagne, Gagnes, Gane, Gaine, Gaigne, Geigne, Geygne, Gaygne, De Gagne, De Gagnes, DesGagne, Des Gagne, Desgagne, desGagne, Gagny, Gagnay, Gagnais, Gagney, Gagneais, Gagnet, Gagnau, Gaigne, Gaignet, Gaigney, Gaigny and many more.

Early Notables of the Gaigne family

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Migration of the Gaigne family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Louis Gasnier (1612-1661), who received a deed for land in St. Ann de Beupré in 1640; Louis Gagnier, who came to Montréal in 1657; Marie Louise Gagne, who immigrated to Qué.


Contemporary Notables of the name Gaigne (post 1700) +

  • Dominique Gaigne (b. 1961), former French professional road bicycle racer who won one stage in the 1983 Tour de France and wore the yellow jersey for one day in the 1986 Tour de France


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