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Allaire (surname)

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Allaire is a surname of French origin, mainly found in Northern France, Jersey, and Quebec.

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Etymology

Two possible etymologies can be traced:

  • Variant form of Hilaire, French form of Latin Hilarius, derived from Latin hilaris meaning “joyful”.
  • In Brittany can be given after saint Aloire (Latin: Alorus), bishop of Quimper, Brittany.

    • Some variations

  • Alair, Aler, Alere, Allair, Allayre, Allere, Alarius
  • Dallaire (e.g. Roméo Dallaire), Delair, Deller
  • Halair, Haler

    • People

  • Anthony Allaire (1820 - 1903), American firefighter and police officer
  • James Peter Allaire (1785–1858), American mechanic and steam engine builder
  • Jean Allaire (born 1930), Quebecer politician and lawyer. Founder and first leader of the ADQ
  • François Allaire (born 1969), ice hockey goaltending coach

    • References

    Allaire (surname) Wikipedia
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