LAVALLEE
Lavallee
Lavallee is a British surname with French origins, deriving from the word "vallée" which means valley in French. The surname is believed to have been brought to the British Isles by French Huguenot refugees who sought sanctuary in England during the 17th century. The name may have been anglicised from the original French form "La Vallée".
The Lavallee surname is not very common in Britain, but can be found among families with French ancestry. Variants of the Lavallee surname include Laval, LaVallie, and Vallee.
Individuals bearing the Lavallee surname have made notable contributions in various fields, including art, literature, science, and academia. The surname's presence in the British Isles serves as a reminder of the historical ties between Britain and France, as well as the shared cultural heritage of the two nations.
The Lavallee surname, while relatively rare, continues to be a part of the British genealogical landscape, representing a link to the broader history of British-French relations.
There are approximately 52 people named Lavallee in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around one in a million people in Britain are named Lavallee.
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
- Dominic
- Gary
- Jacques
- Ryan
Female
- Nathalie
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