Racet racette History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• France

Etymology of Racet racette

Of all the French names to come from that northwestern peninsula of France known as Brittany, Racet racette is one of the most ancient. The name is a result of the original family having lived in Brittany. The surname Racet racette was a also common occupational name for a grower of root vegetables. Interestingly, the name Racet racette was originally from the Old French word "racin," meaning "root."

Early Origins of the Racet racette family

Early History of the Racet racette family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Racet racette research. Another 78 words (6 lines of text) covering the years 1639, 1692, 1699 and 1763 are included under the topic Early Racet racette History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Racet racette Spelling Variations

One can encounter great variation in the spelling of French surnames; in part, as spelling, and the spelling names was not yet standardized during the early development of the written French language. Later, there was much branching and movement of families, and spellings would change according to region. Variations of the name Racet racette include Racine, Racinne, Racina, Racinna, Racineux, Racinet, Racinnet, Racineau, Racinneau, Racineu and many more.

Early Notables of the Racet racette family

More information is included under the topic Early Racet racette Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Racet racette family

French settlers came early to North American, following in the wake of the explorers, and creating New France. Quebec City, founded in 1608 by Samuel de Champlain is said to have been the first American site founded as a permanent settlement, rather than as just a commercial outpost. But emigration was slow, in 1643, 109 years after the first landings by Cartier, there were only about 300 French people in Quebec, and by 1663, when the region was officially made The Royal Colony of New France, by Louis XIV, there still only around 500 settlers. Over 2,000 would arrive during the next decade. Early marriage was desperately encouraged amongst the immigrants. Youths of 18 took fourteen-year-old girls for their wives. The fur trade was developed and attracted immigrants, both noble and commoner from France. By 1675, there were around 7000 French in the colony, and by that same year the Acadian presence in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island had reached 500. In 1755, 10,000 French Acadians refused to take an oath of allegiance to England and were deported to Louisiana. Despite the loss of the Colony to England, the French people flourished in Lower Canada. Among settlers to North America of the Racet racette surname were Etienne Racine who arrived in Quebec in 1637 from Normandy; Charles and Peter Racine settled in New York State in 1775; George Racine settled in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1848.