Trudel Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Trudel is a branch of the Trudeau name tree.

What does the surname Trudel mean?

The name is generally explained as “Little Trude”. 1,344 Americans were listed as Trudel in the 2010 census. INSEE counts 109 people born in France with the Trudel surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1941–1950.

How is Trudel related to Trudeau?

Trudel is listed among the recognised spellings of Trudeau. Regional accents shaped spellings long before dictionaries fixed them. The same family of names includes Truteau.

Is there a Trudel coat of arms?

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