André Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the André name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a André coat of arms.
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Origin of the André name
André comes from the given name André, the French form of Andrew, from Greek andreios, "manly". Saint Andrew the Apostle made it popular across medieval Europe. The surname is common throughout France, especially in the south and centre. Emigration also carried it to Belgium, Switzerland and Canada.
Our historical archives hold much more on the André name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the André name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Switzerland and Canada; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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André name FAQ
What does the André name mean?
Manly. Common variants include Andrieu, Andrey, Andrés.
Where does the André surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Switzerland and Canada.
Is there a André coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single André crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized André 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).