Mirau History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Mirau

What does the name Mirau mean?

The French surname Mirau is occupational in origin, as it is derived from the work a man did or the profession he pursued. In this case, the name can be traced to the French word "amiral," which means, quite simply, "admiral," a respectful seafaring profession. Thus, the original bearer of the name may have been a sea captain, or an admiral. 1

Early Origins of the Mirau family

The surname Mirau was first found in the southern region of Provence along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea.

The name was also seen in the town of Amirat in the French department of Alpes-Maritimes in the southeastern part of France. 1

The family was found mostly in the region of Alpes-Maritimes. As they grew in prominence throughout the south of France, several branches of the family moved to other regions to establish themselves. Individuals bearing the surname Mirau were awarded titles of nobility from the French court. The family was granted a coat of arms in the 17th century and remained a prosperous and influential family along the southern coast.

Early History of the Mirau family

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Mirau Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Amirau, Amiraut, Admirault, Lamiral, Ladmiral, Lamirault, Mirault, Mireault and many more.

Early Notables of the Mirau family

Notable amongst the names at this time was

the noble Amiraut family from Poitou

Mirau migration to the United States +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Mirau Settlers in United States in the 18th Century

Joseph Mirau, who landed in Connecticut in 1763 2

Sources +

Dionne, N.-E., Origine Des Familles Canadiennes-Français. Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Company, 1969. Print.
Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)