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Babineaus in the USA17367th
most common last name in the USAHistorical figures and celebrities called Babineau
AndréBabineau
André Babineau was a Canadian politician and member of the Legislative Assembly of New Brunswick.FernandBabineau
Fernand Babineau is a former Canadian ice hockey player who played in the National Hockey League.EmileBabineau
Emile Babineau was a Canadian politician and a member of the House of Commons of Canada.LéopoldBabineau
Léopold Babineau was a New Brunswick lawyer, judge and political figure.PierreBabineau
Pierre Babineau was a Canadian politician and a Member of Parliament.FrancisE.
Francis E. Babineau is a retired Canadian businessman and politician.Jean-EudesBabin
Jean-Eudes Babin is a French professional footballer who plays as a defender.ApollineBabineau
Apolline Babineau was a Canadian American actress, playwright and screenwriter.MaryBabineau
Mary Babineau is a Canadian former field hockey player who competed in the 1984 Summer Olympics.LucilleBabineau
Lucille Babineau was a Canadian politician, leader of the Alliance of the North Party, and candidate for mayor.Babineau Genealogy
OriginsThe surname Babineau originates from France. It is derived from the French word 'babine', meaning 'lip'. The name was likely originally a nickname given to someone with prominent or expressive lips. The -eau suffix is a common patronymic ending in the French language.
Geographic DistributionThe name Babineau is most commonly found in Canada, particularly in the province of New Brunswick where it has French-Canadian origins. It is also found in other French-speaking regions, such as Quebec. There may be smaller pockets of individuals with the name in other countries, particularly among descendants of French immigrants.
VariationsVariations of the name Babineau include Babin, Babinovitch, Babine, Babinec, Babineu, Babineaux, Babinek, Babinenko, Babinet, and Babinetz. These variations may reflect differences in spelling or pronunciation depending on regional dialects or individual preference.
Migration and ImmigrationThe migration and immigration of individuals with the name Babineau likely includes movements from France to Canada, particularly during periods of French colonization in the 17th and 18th centuries. Some individuals with the name may have also migrated to other French-speaking regions, such as Quebec. Immigration to English-speaking countries, such as the United States, may also occur due to various factors such as economic opportunities or family connections.