Rivière Surname: Origin and Coat of Arms
What does Rivière mean, and where does it come from? Here is a brief introduction.
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Origin of the Rivière name
Rivière is a French topographic name for someone who lived by a river or a riverbank, from Old French riviere, or a habitational name from one of several places called Rivière. The surname is common in the south-west and west of France, and in Quebec.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Rivière name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Rivière name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Mauritius; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Rivière name FAQ
What does the Rivière name mean?
River. Common variants include Rivier, Larivière, Desrivières.
Where does the Rivière surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Mauritius.
Is there a Rivière coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Rivière crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Rivière 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).