The Meunier Coat of Arms and Name Meaning
Discover the meaning of Meunier, its origins in France, and the story behind a Meunier family crest.
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Origin of the Meunier name
Meunier is a French occupational name for a miller, from Old French meunier, from Latin molinarius. Every village depended on a mill, often belonging to the lord, so the name arose all over France. It is especially common in the centre and west.
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This overview covers the Meunier name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Meunier name FAQ
What does the Meunier name mean?
Miller. Common variants include Monnier, Mounier, Meusnier.
Where does the Meunier surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Meunier coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Meunier crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Meunier 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).