Belanger

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Bélanger is a French surname that derives from the Old French given name Berenger, which is of Germanic origin. In the English-speaking parts of North America, Bélanger has been anglicized to Belanger or occasionally to Belonger. Belanger means "warrior" in Old French. Originally, there were two Belanger families, one emigrated to the Appalachian Mountains in Canada, the other died off. Ironically, the family hid in the mountains during the Seven Years War instead of fighting. News got back to France that the family had hidden, and they were denounced by King Louis XV.

Bearers of the surname include:

• Dave Belanger, mixed martial arts fighter with KOTC.
• Daniel Belanger, Québécois musician and singer.
• Eric Belanger, hockey player with the Atlanta Thrashers
• François-Joseph Bélanger, French neoclassical architect
• Jesse Belanger, hockey player with the Florida Panthers
• Jean-Baptiste-Charles-Joseph Bélanger, French mathematician whose name is inscribed on the Eiffel Tower
• Karl Belanger, a Canadian political strategist with the New Democratic Party
• Ken Belanger, hockey player with New York Islanders, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins and Los Angeles Kings
• Lou Blonger (born Belonger), "Bunco King" of Denver
• Marc Bélanger, Canadian politician
• Marc Belanger, Canadian labour educator
• Mark Belanger, baseball player who spent most of his career with the Baltimore Orioles
• Mauril Bélanger, Canadian Member of Parliament
• Michel Bélanger, Canadian businessman and banker
• Robert Belanger, Florida Circuit Court Judge

Bélanger may also refer to:

• Bélanger, Ontario, a community in the city of Greater Sudbury
• "Commission Bélanger-Campeau" or "Bélanger-Campeau Commission," terms sometimes used to refer to the Commission on the Political and Constitutional Future of Quebec