Fuselier History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

Origins Available:
France

Etymology of Fuselier

What does the name Fuselier mean?

The surname Fuselier is generally thought to have been an occupational surname. The origins of the name seem to lie with the Latin element "fusus" which denotes a "small wooden instrument used to spin thread." However, the word "fusil," is the French word for "gun."

Early Origins of the Fuselier family

The surname Fuselier was first found in Dauphiny (French: Dauphiné or Dauphiné Viennois), a former province in southeastern France, where this eminent family held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Fuselier family

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Fuselier Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Fusil, Fusilier, Fuselier and others.

Early Notables of the Fuselier family

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Fuselier Ranking

In the United States, the name Fuselier is the 13,061^st most popular surname with an estimated 2,487 people with that name. 1

Fuselier migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Fuselier Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Ludger J. Fuselier, aged 24, who settled in New Orleans, La., in 1920

Contemporary Notables of the name Fuselier (post 1700) +

Dustin Fuselier (1969-2025), known by the stage name D:Fuse, was an American record producer, remixer and DJ, released albums including People_2: Both Sides of the Picture and Begin
JB Fuselier, American Cajun fiddler and vocalist from Louisiana
Alfred Fuselier (b. 1848), American early industrialist as well as a deputy sheriff in Southwest Louisiana

Historic Events for the Fuselier family +

Flight 191

J Fuselier (d. 1979), American passenger from USA, who flew aboard American Airlines Flight 191 and died in the crash 2

Sources +

"What are the 5,000 Most Common Last Names in the U.S.?". NameCensus.com, https://namecensus.com/last-names/
Flight 191's Victims - latimes. (Retrieved 2014, April 16) . Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com/1985-08-04/news/mn-4349_1_fort-lauderdale-area