| ![Show Contents]() Huyghe History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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Etymology of HuygheWhat does the name Huyghe mean? The surname Huyghe is a name whose history dates far back into the mists of Medieval France to a region once known as Brittany (French: Bretagne). It is a name for the Germanic personal name Hugo, which itself comes from the Old German word "hug," which means "intelligence." Early Origins of the Huyghe familyThe surname Huyghe was first found in Languedoc, where the family has held a family seat since very early times. Throughout the centuries this ancient family expanded, developed, and grew in size and influence. By the 17th century the family was well established in the region of Languedoc and several members of this well known family were distinctive in their contribution toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility. Descending from the original line of Languedoc was Noble Guillaume Hugues, who as rewarded for his large contribution in the religious affairs of the region was elevated to Archbishop of Embrun in 1612. Along with the event of their time, members of this celebrated family pursued their belief with strong conviction for their King, crown and country and served as Gentlemen of the Chamber and Advisors of the King. The family of Languedoc knew further development and in 1695 the head of the family branch of Aix was elected Mayor. This esteemed family also had members who were responsible for the business matters of the region of Provence. Early History of the Huyghe familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Huyghe research. Another 63 words (4 lines of text) covering the year 1090 is included under the topic Early Huyghe History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huyghe Spelling VariationsThere were a great number of spelling variations in French surnames. One reason for this was the wide variety of cultural influences present in France during the early development of the French language. The many spelling variations of the name include Hugues, de Hugues, Hughues, Hougues, Houghues, Ugues, Huggues and many more. Early Notables of the Huyghe familyMore information is included under the topic Early Huyghe Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Huyghe RankingFrance, the name Huyghe is the 1,371st most popular surname with an estimated 4,161 people with that name. 1 Migration of the Huyghe familyFrance was active as a cultural leader in the early 16th century. One particular area in which they lead was the exploration of the New World. The explorers, like Jacques Cartier in 1534, led the way to North America. Champlain, in 1608, made the first of twenty voyages to France to attract settlers and brought the first migrant in 1617. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec, and the French Acadian presence in the Maritimes had reached 500. The French founded Lower Canada, thus becoming one of the two great founding nations of Canada. The family name Huyghe has made many distinguished contributions in France and New France to the world of science, culture, religion, and education. Amongst the settlers in North America with this distinguished name Huyghe were John Hugues, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1797; John Hughes, who settled in America in 1654-1663; Lewes Hughes, who came to Barbados in 1654-1661; Margery Hughes, who settled in Nevis in 1663-1679.
| Contemporary Notables of the name Huyghe (post 1700) | + |
- Camille Huyghe (1930-2023), French professional racing cyclist who rode in the 1956 Tour de France
- René Huyghe (1906-1997), French writer on the history, psychology, philosophy of art and curator at the Louvre's department of paintings (from 1930), a professor at the Collège de France, father of the writer François-Bernard Huyghe
- François-Bernard Huyghe (1951-2022), French essayist, political scientist and director of research at the Institut de relations internationales et stratégiques
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