Blanchard Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Blanchard name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Blanchard name
Blanchard is a French nickname from blanc, "white", with the suffix -ard, for someone with fair hair or a pale complexion. It is also a Germanic personal name. The surname is especially common in western France, notably Vendée and Poitou, and was carried to Acadia and Quebec.
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This overview covers the Blanchard name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, the United States and Belgium; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Blanchard name FAQ
What does the Blanchard name mean?
Fair, white-haired. Common variants include Blanchart, Blanchet, Blanc.
Where does the Blanchard surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, the United States and Belgium.
Is there a Blanchard coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Blanchard crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Blanchard coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).