Beaucage History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Beaucage

What does the name Beaucage mean?

Brittany is the region of ancient France from which the name Beaucage was derived. It comes from when the family lived in Bretagne, where this lineage held a family seat dating back to ancient times.

Early Origins of the Beaucage family

The surname Beaucage was first found in Britanny (Bretagne) where this lineage held a family seat dating back to ancient times.

Early History of the Beaucage family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Beaucage research. Another 35 words (2 lines of text) covering the year 1700 is included under the topic Early Beaucage History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Beaucage Spelling Variations

French surnames were subject to numerous spelling alterations depending on the region and time it was used. The early development of the French language relied heavily on borrowing elements and grammar from other languages. For example, Old French was infused with Germanic words and sounds when barbarian tribes invaded and settled in France after the fall of the Roman Empire. Middle French also borrowed heavily from the Italian language during the Renaissance. As a result of these linguistic and cultural influences, the name Beaucage is distinguished by a number of regional variations. The many spelling variations of the name include Beaucage, Bocage, De Beaucage, De Bocage and others.

Early Notables of the Beaucage family

Notable amongst this name at this time was Pierre François Touze De Bocage was a comedy actor during the XIII century who made his debut in romantic theatre. As well, he wrote almost twenty plays. Paul Touzé Bocage was...
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Beaucage Ranking

In Quebec, Canada, the name Beaucage is the 959^th most popular surname. 1

Beaucage migration to the United States +

In 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 people in Quebec. Migration was slow. The fur trade attracted migrants, both noble and commoner. By 1675, there were 7000 French in Quebec. By the same year 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 Beaucage 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 Beaucage were

Beaucage Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Simeon Beaucage was a laborer in Sorel in 1871

Beaucage migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Beaucage Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Eugene Beaucage was a baker in Montreal in 1891

Contemporary Notables of the name Beaucage (post 1700) +

George Beaucage (1893-1951), American Democratic Party politician, Member of Rhode Island State Senate, 1933-51 2
Gregory Beaucage, Assistant Professor, Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Cincinnati

Citations +

"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
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, November 13) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html