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The surname Sonnier was first found in Berkshire where they held a family seat as Lords of the Manor. After the Battle of Hastings in 1066, William, Duke of Normandy, having prevailed over King Harold, granted most of Britain to his many victorious Barons.
The Sonnier family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sonnier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 233 Sonnier families living in Louisiana.
The surname Sonnier carries with it a rich legacy rooted in French history, culture, and language. From its potential meanings linked to sound and geography to its evolution across borders and through time, the Sonnier surname reflects the journeys of its bearers.
Last Name : SONNIER, Learn more about the geographical origin and the etymology of this last name
Sonnier Some characteristic forenames: French Alcee, Antoine, Minos, Remy, Alcide, Amie, Armand, Calice, Clovis, Donat, Emile. Altered form of French Saulnier , an occupational name for an extractor or seller of salt.
About Sonnier. The surname Sonnier is of French origin and is derived from the word "sonneur," meaning "bell-ringer" or "bell-maker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked with bells, such as bell ringers or craftsmen who made bells. The name Sonnier is predominantly found in the French-speaking regions ...
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Sonnier is a French occupational surname, meaning 'bell-ringer'. It is derived from the Old French word sonnier, which comes from the Latin word sonarius, meaning 'of sound'. It has originated in the Middle Ages, when bell-ringers were important members of the community.
