CHRISTOPHE
Christophe
The British surname Christophe is of French origin, derived from the given name Christophe, which is the French form of Christopher. The name Christopher itself has Greek roots, meaning "bearing Christ" or "Christ-bearer".
The surname Christophe is not as common in Britain as it is in French-speaking countries, where it is found in various forms due to the influence of the French language. Variants of the surname may include Christof, Christoforou, Christoffersen, and Christoff.
Individuals bearing the surname Christophe may have ancestral ties to France or French-speaking regions, reflecting the historical connections between France and Britain. The presence of the name in Britain could be attributed to migration, intermarriage, or other factors.
As with many surnames, the history and significance of the surname Christophe may vary among different family lineages. Researching specific genealogical records, historical documents, and family traditions can provide more insights into the origins and evolution of the surname within British families.
There are approximately 43 people named Christophe in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Christophe.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Alex
- Alexander
- Fenzi
- Jerome
- Lacroix
Female
- Francoise
- Jocelyn
Similar and related surnames
- Christe
- Christ
- Christakos
- Christoph
- Christine
- Christo
- Christoe
- Christof
- Christofe
- Christofelo
- Christoff
- Christoffel
- Christoffels
- Christoffer
- Christofi
- Christofides
- Christofis
- Christoper
- Christophenson
- Christopher
- Christophers
- Christophersen
- Christopherson
- Christopheson
- Christophi
- Christophides
- Christophis
- Christophor
- Christophorou
- Christov
- Christova
- Cristoph
- Cristopher
- Christacos
- Christakou
- Christee
- Christey
- Christie
- Christien
- Christin
- Christino
- Christion
- Christopheros
- Christophy
- Christos
- Christou
- Christow
- Kristof
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.