LALLIER

Origin and etymology In historic texts In the 1881 census

The surname Lallier originates in France and derives from the Old French word lalier, meaning “to speak” or “to talk.” It is an occupational name traditionally given to those whose trade involved eloquence, such as public speakers, orators or others engaged in civic discourse. The name may also have served as a descriptive label for a person notable for being talkative or expressive, thereby denoting a link to the art of speech and the heritage of oral communication.