The surname Vigne was first found in Belgium, where the name became noted for its many branches in the region, each house acquiring a status and influence which was envied by the princes of the region. The name was first recorded in Namur, a province in Belgium. The old citadel was the castle of the ancient counts of Namur. The districts include Namur, Dinant, and Philippeville. In their later history the surname became a power unto themselves and were elevated to the ranks of nobility as they grew into a most influential family.
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Early History of the Vigne family
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Vigne Spelling Variations
Spelling variations of this family name include: Vignron, Vignon, Vigneron, Vigne, Vignes, Vigna and many more.
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Early Notables of the Vigne family
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Vigne Ranking
In France, the name Vigne is the 1,360th most popular surname with an estimated 4,192 people with that name. 1
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Vigne migration to the United States
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Some of the first settlers of this family name were:
Vigne Settlers in United States in the 18th Century
Adam Vigne, who arrived in Virginia in 1714
Anthony Vigne, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1792
Vigne Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
Jules Vigne, who arrived in New Orleans in 1827
Charles Vigne, who settled in New Orleans in 1827
Contemporary Notables of the name Vigne (post 1700)
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Godfrey Thomas Vigne (1801-1863), English traveller, eldest son of Thomas Vigne of Walthamstow, Essex
Vigne migration to the United States 
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