Stpierre History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Stpierre

What does the name Stpierre mean?

The name Stpierre arrived in England after the Norman Conquest of 1066. The name Stpierre comes from the name of Christ's apostle, St. Peter. Known as Simon Peter, Simeon, Simon, Cephas, or Peter the Apostle, he was one of the Twelve Apostles of Jesus Christ, and one of the first leaders of the early Church. It is generally thought that he was crucified in Rome under Emperor Nero between 64 and 68 AD.

Early Origins of the Stpierre family

The surname Stpierre was first found in Cheshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the manor of Malpas. They were a branch of the St. Pierres of Malpas who were related to the Lord of Malpas, and Earls of Chester.

Chalfont St. Peter's is a parish, in the union of Amersham, hundred of Burnham, in Buckinghamshire. With nearby Chalfont St. Giles, both parishes were known as Celfunte in the Domesday Book of 1086. 1

Early History of the Stpierre family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Stpierre research. Another 128 words (9 lines of text) covering the year 1320 is included under the topic Early Stpierre History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Stpierre Spelling Variations

Endless spelling variations are a prevailing characteristic of Norman surnames. Old and Middle English lacked any definite spelling rules, and the introduction of Norman French added an unfamiliar ingredient to the English linguistic stew. French and Latin, the languages of the court, also influenced spellings. Finally, Medieval scribes generally spelled words according to how they sounded, so one person was often referred to by different spellings in different documents. The name has been spelled St. Pier, St. Piere, St. Pierre, St. Peter and others.

Early Notables of the Stpierre family

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Stpierre World Ranking

the United States, the name Stpierre is the 3,358^th most popular surname with an estimated 9,948 people with that name. 2 However, in Canada, the name Stpierre is ranked the 746^th most popular surname with an estimated 7,186 people with that name. 3 And in Quebec, Canada, the name Stpierre is the 32^nd popular surname. 4

Stpierre migration to Canada +

To escape the political and religious persecution within England at the time, many English families left for the various British colonies abroad. The voyage was extremely difficult, though, and the cramped, dank ships caused many to arrive in the New World diseased and starving. But for those who made it, the trip was most often worth it. Many of the families who arrived went on to make valuable contributions to the emerging nations of Canada and the United States. An inquiry into the early roots of North American families reveals a number of immigrants bearing the name Stpierre or a variant listed above:

Stpierre Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Ignace St. Pierre, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Madeleine Pelletier, daughter of Jean and Marie-Anne, in Quebec on 15th June 1717 5
Pierre-Charles St. Pierre, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Geneviève Tondreau, daughter of Pierre and Marie-Anne, in L'Islet, Quebec on 18th February 1727 5
Joseph St. Pierre, son of Pierre and Marie-Reine, who married Élisabeth Mouet, daughter of Pierre and Élisabeth, in Trois-Rivières, Quebec on 7th January 1728 5
Alexandre St. Pierre, son of Pierre and Marie, who married Marie Chouinard, daughter of Jacques and Louise, in L'Islet, Quebec on 15th November 1728 5
Pierre-Louis St. Pierre, son of Pierre and Marie-Madeleine, who married Louise Séguin, daughter of Jean and Louise, in Charlesbourg, Quebec on 24th April 1740 5
... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Contemporary Notables of the name Stpierre (post 1700) +

Daniel "Dan" St. Pierre, American film director, art director, production designer, actor, animation artist, and musician
Brian Fuller St. Pierre (b. 1979), former American football quarterback
Monique St. Pierre (b. 1953), German-born American model and actress
Allen St. Pierre, American Executive Director of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws
Paul Matthew St. Pierre (b. 1992), Canadian academic and writer
Tim St. Pierre (b. 1986), professional Canadian football fullback and long snapper for the Calgary Stampeders
Nicolas "Nick" St. Pierre (b. 1985), Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman
Maxim Joseph St. Pierre (b. 1980), Canadian professional Major League Baseball catcher for the Detroit Tigers in the 2010 season
Jonathan St. Pierre (b. 1983), former professional Canadian football offensive lineman
... (Another 5 notables are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.)

Sources +

Williams, Dr Ann. And G.H. Martin, Eds., Domesday Book A Complete Translation. London: Penguin, 1992. Print. (ISBN 0-141-00523-8)
"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
"Surnames Meanings, Origins & Distribution Maps - Forebears." Forebears, https://forebears.io/surnames
"The first 1,000 family names by rank, Quebec (in French only)" Institut de la statistique du Quebec, https://statistique.quebec.ca/en/document/family-names-in-quebec/tableau/the-first-1000-family-names-by-rank-quebec
Internoscia, Arthur E., and Claire Chevrier. Dictionnaire National des Canadiens Français 1608-1760. Vol. 2, Institut Drouin, 1958.