Guignon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Guignon family

The surname Guignon was first found in Brittany, anciently known as Armorica is a historic region of Northern France, where bearers of the Guignon surname have been a prominent family for centuries, and held a family seat with lands and manor. The seal of Guignard with its three chevrons is on record from 1340, when they were the "Seingeurs" of Chalonge, de Kernisaël. Bearers of this name were well also well established in the region of Dol, where several members of the family distinguished themselves.

Early History of the Guignon family

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Guignon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Guignard, Guigne, Guignet, Guignon, Guignier, Guigniard, Guigneux, Guignnard, Guignot, Guignardeau, Guignardaye and many more.

Early Notables of the Guignon family

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Guignon migration to the United States +

Guignon Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Mary Ann Guignon, who arrived in Massachusetts between the years 1700 and 1799
Francois Guignon, who arrived in America in 1799

Contemporary Notables of the name Guignon (post 1700) +

Jean-Pierre Guignon (1702-1774), French violinist and composer, of Italian origins
Charles B Guignon, American academic (University of Vermont) and author of several books on philosophy