CHOULES

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Choules

Choules is a British surname of French origin, derived from the French word choule, meaning "cabbage." The surname is believed to have been brought to England by French Huguenot refugees who fled from religious persecution in the 16th and 17th centuries.

The Choules surname is relatively rare in Britain, with most individuals bearing this name concentrated in specific regions such as London and the South East. The name has undergone various spelling variations over time, including Choul, Choule, and Choulis, reflecting changes in pronunciation and dialectal differences.

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Due to its French origins and historical significance, the surname Choules remains a distinctive and unique part of British genealogy and surnames.

There are approximately 591 people named Choules in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around nine in a million people in Britain are named Choules.

Origin: English

Region of origin: British Isles

Country of origin: England

Religion of origin: Christian

Language of origin: English

Typical given names associated with the surname

Male

Andrew
Brian
Chris
Christopher
David
John
Kevin
Marcel
Michael
Paul
Peter
Robert
Stephen

Female

Carol
Catherine
Emma
Heather
Jean
Margaret
Marie
Patricia
Stephanie
Susan
Suzanne
Sylvia
Yvonne
Zoe

Similar and related surnames

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