| ![Show Contents]() Josephine History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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France
Etymology of JosephineWhat does the name Josephine mean? The prominent surname Josephine originated in France, a country which has been a dominant presence in world affairs for centuries.The earliest forms of hereditary surnames in France were the patronymic surnames, which are derived from the father's given name, and metronymic surnames, which are derived from the mother's given name. The patronyms were derived from a variety of given names that were of many different origins. As well as the names of the saints of the Christian Church, many of the most common French surnames are derived from personal names of Germanic origin. The name Josephine is derived from the Hebrew given name Yosef, which is familiar from The Bible, and means May he (God) add another son. Early Origins of the Josephine familyThe surname Josephine was first found in Maine, where the family was anciently seated. Early History of the Josephine familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Josephine research. Another 82 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1577, 1638, 1680 and 1715 are included under the topic Early Josephine History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Josephine Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Joseph, José, Jauzé, Joséphine, Josette and many more. Early Notables of the Josephine familyMore information is included under the topic Early Josephine Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Migration of the Josephine familySome of the first settlers of this family name or some of its variants were: Bonaventure Joseph, who settled in America around 1658; Eugène Joseph, who arrived in New Orleans in 1822; and Louis Joseph, who settled in Philadelphia in 1868..
| Contemporary Notables of the name Josephine (post 1700) | + |
- Edna Josephine Burton (1912-1956), née Cross, American technician in the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion, first all-female, all-African-American battalion to server overseas
- Mabel Josephine Mackerras (1896-1971), née Bancroft, an Australian zoologist who was awarded the Clarke Medal in 1965
- Margaret Josephine McDonagh (1961-2023), Baroness McDonagh, a British Labour politician, General Secretary of the Labour Party from 1998 to 2001
- Camille Josephine Billops (1933-2019), American sculptor, filmmaker, archivist, printmaker, and educator
- Ms. Anne Josephine Moore O.B.E., British Senior Vice President for the Royal College of Surgeons, was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire on 8th June 2018, for services to Neurosurgery and Surgical Standards 1
- Emily Josephine Troup (1853-1912), English composer of songs and works for piano and violin, a scholarship was established in her name at the Royal Academy of Music, London
- Brenda Josephine Cannell (b. 1952), Manx politician, Member of the House of Keys for Douglas East
- Marieke Josephine Hardy (b. 1976), Australian writer, broadcaster, television producer and former television actress
- Alice Josephine Artz (b. 1943), renowned American classical guitarist
- Brenda Josephine Ocando, American architect
- "Birthday and New Year Honours Lists (1940 to 2019)." Issue 62507, 28 December 2018 | London Gazette, The Gazette, Dec. 2018, www.thegazette.co.uk/honours-lists
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