| ![Show Contents]() Taillefer History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Early Origins of the Taillefer familyThe surname Taillefer was first found in Normandy (French: Normandie), the former Duchy of Normandy. William III Taillefer (also spelled Tallefer or Tallifer; c.970-1037) was the Count of Toulouse, Albi, and Quercy (c.972-1037.) Perhaps the most famous member of the family was the jester of Duke William of Normandy who amused the troops at Hastings before the battle by brandishing swords in view of the English troops. He "accidentally" slew first one, then a standard bearer, and a third time was killed himself. Meanwhile William Fulco and Robert Tailefer were recorded in Normandy in 1180, and carried on their respective lineage. Early History of the Taillefer familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Taillefer research. Another 168 words (12 lines of text) covering the years 1028, 1037, 1084, 1140, 1178, 1181 and 1186 are included under the topic Early Taillefer History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Taillefer Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Tailefer, Taillefer, Tallifer, Talifer, Taillefait, Tailefait, Taillefere, Tailleferre, Tailefere, Taileferre and many more. Early Notables of the Taillefer familyMore information is included under the topic Early Taillefer Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Taillefer RankingIn Quebec, Canada, the name Taillefer is the 885th most popular surname. 1 However, in France, the name Taillefer is ranked the 3,518th most popular surname with an estimated 2,000 - 2,500 people with that name. 2
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Taillefer Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Francois Taillefer, who settled in Louisiana in 1756
Taillefer Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Sara Taillefer, aged 2, who landed in America, in 1896
- Violeta Taillefer, aged 4, who immigrated to the United States, in 1896
Taillefer Settlers in United States in the 20th Century- Eugenie Taillefer, aged 41, who landed in America from Benegacy, France, in 1913
- Ovide Taillefer, aged 15, who settled in America from Benegacy, France, in 1913
- Auguste Taillefer, aged 25, who immigrated to America from Menlan, France, in 1914
- Bernard Taillefer, aged 21, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "Espagne" from Le Havre, France 3
- Germaine Taillefer, aged 29, originally from Bernay, France, who arrived in New York in 1919 aboard the ship "La Touraine" from Havre, France 3
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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: Non quot, sed uri
Motto Translation: Not many, but to burn
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