Bovary History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Etymology of Bovary

What does the name Bovary mean?

The long and noble heritage behind the name of Bovary first began in medieval France. While the patronymic and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the name of the father and mother respectively, are the most common form of a hereditary surname in France, occupational surnames also emerged during the late Middle Ages. Many people, such as the Bovary family, adopted the name of their occupation as their surname. However, an occupational name did not become a hereditary surname until the office or type of employment became hereditary. The surname Bovary was an occupational name for a person who worked in a cowshed. Looking back further, we find the name Bovary was derived from the Old French word boverie, which means a stable for oxen.

Early Origins of the Bovary family

The surname Bovary was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné or Dauphiné Viennois), a former province in southeastern France, where bearers of this family name and their ancestors have been located since ancient times.

Early History of the Bovary family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Bovary research. Another 357 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1279, 1376, 1391, 1430, 1500, 1519, 1544, 1648, 1677, 1700, 1717, 1743, 1744 and 1746 are included under the topic Early Bovary History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Bovary Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Bouvier, Bouviez, Bouviet, Bouviest, Bouviait, Bouviais, Bouviaie, Bouviaies, Buvier, Buviez, Buviet, Buviest, Buviait, Buviais, Buviaies, Buviaie, Buviaies, Bouvié, Buvié, De Bouvier, Le Bouvier, De Buvier, Le Buvier and many more.

Early Notables of the Bovary family

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Migration of the Bovary family

Some of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Michel Bouvier settled in Montreal in 1663; Urbain Bouvier settled in Montreal in 1694; Michel Bouvier settled in Quebec in 1718; Jean-Baptiste Bouvier settled in Quebec in 1754.

The Bovary Motto +

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: Festina lente
Motto Translation: Be quick without impetuosity.