DESCHAMPS
Also recorded as Des Champs, des Champs
Deschamps
Deschamps is a French surname that originated as a habitation name for individuals who lived near a field or meadow, deriving from the Old French words "des" (of) and "champ" (field). Despite its French origins, the surname Deschamps can also be found among British families, often as a result of immigration or intermarriage.
The Deschamps surname is relatively rare in the United Kingdom, with most individuals bearing this name having French ancestry. However, there are British families who have adopted this surname, perhaps as a mark of familial ties to France or simply due to personal preference.
As with many surnames, the history and distribution of the Deschamps name can vary widely. Researching individual family histories or consulting genealogical resources may provide more specific information on the origins and background of those with the Deschamps surname in Britain.
There are approximately 155 people named Deschamps in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Deschamps.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Brendan
- Bruno
- Christopher
- David
- Emmanuel
- Luc
- Marc
- Mark
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Phillip
Female
- Georgia
- Isabelle
- Juanita
- Lorraine
- Marie
- Natacha
- Nina
- Pauline
- Sarah
- Virginie