Appendix E: Resources for Researching Family Names

Official French Resources

INSEE (Institut National de la Statistique) - Official statistics on name popularity - Historical data from 1900 onwards - Regional distribution maps - Website: insee.fr

Archives Nationales - Historical records - Genealogical research - Noble name registries - Regional archives contacts

Genealogical Resources

Geneanet - French genealogy database - Family tree building - Historical records - Name origin research

FranceGenWeb - Volunteer genealogy project - Regional databases - Parish records - Military records

Cultural Name Resources

Behind the Name - Etymology database - International variations - Historical usage - Meaning research

Nameberry - Modern naming trends - International perspectives - Celebrity baby names - Style categories

Regional Language Resources

Office Public de la Langue Bretonne - Breton name resources - Pronunciation guides - Cultural context

Institut d'Estudis Occitans - Occitan name traditions - Regional variations - Historical context

Euskaltzaindia - Basque language academy - Basque name resources - Cultural guidelines