| ![Show Contents]() Neufchatel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Etymology of NeufchatelWhat does the name Neufchatel mean? The surname Neufchatel is a topographic 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 Neufchatel is derived from the Old French words "neu," meaning "new," and "chastelier," meaning "small castle," and indicates that the original bearer lived in a new castle, or in one of the many places so named in France. Early Origins of the Neufchatel familyThe surname Neufchatel was first found in Burgundy (French: Bourgogne), an administrative and historical region of east-central France, where this highly distinguished family has held a family seat from ancient times. Early History of the Neufchatel familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Neufchatel research. Another 216 words (15 lines of text) covering the years 1165, 1251, 1345, 1354, 1359, 1385 and 1408 are included under the topic Early Neufchatel History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Neufchatel Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Neufchâtel, Neuchâtel, Neufchâtelle, Neuchâtelle, Neufchâtels, Neufchâtelles, Neuchâtels, Neuchâtelles, de Neufchâtel, du Neufchâtel, le Neufchâtel, De Neufchâtel and many more. Early Notables of the Neufchatel familyMore information is included under the topic Early Neufchatel Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Neufchatel Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Jean Neufchatel who settled in Louisiana in 1854
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: Trop me tard
Motto Translation: I'm too late
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