Potel History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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France

Early Origins of the Potel family

The surname Potel was first found in Artois, a former province of northern France where this illustrious family held a family seat with lands and manor for many centuries. The family were well established in the region of Arras and several members of the family distinguished themselves through their contributions toward the community in which they lived and were rewarded with lands, titles and letters patent confirming their nobility.

Early History of the Potel family

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Potel Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Poteau, Potel, Poté, Posteau, Postel, Postheau, Posthiea, Potelier, Potellier, Potellerat, Potelle, Potteau, Poitou and many more.

Early Notables of the Potel family

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Potel Ranking

In France, the name Potel is the 1,797^th most popular surname with an estimated 3,418 people with that name. 1

Potel migration to Canada +

Some of the first settlers of this family name were:

Potel Settlers in Canada in the 18th Century

Andre Potel, who settled in Quebec in 1760

Potel Settlers in Canada in the 19th Century

Jacqueline Potel, who settled in Canada

Sources +

http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/