The Pasquer Family Name

Whether you spell it Pasquer or Pasquier, the story begins in the same place. The name is usually explained as “Pasture / Easter-born”. Before spelling was fixed, Pasquier was also written Pasquer. Census takers and immigration officers often wrote what they heard. You may also find the name written Pâquier.

INSEE counts 791 people born in France with the Pasquer surname between 1891 and 2000; the busiest decade was 1971–1980.

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