LE BAS
Recorded variant spellings include Lebas
This is a prefixed surname which is sometimes recorded without the prefix. See also Bas
Lebas
Lebas is a British surname with French origins. The name is derived from the French word "le bas," which means low or lower. It is believed that the surname Lebas was brought to Britain by Huguenot Protestant refugees who fled religious persecution in France during the 16th and 17th centuries.
The Lebas family name is relatively rare in Britain, but it can be found in historical records and genealogical studies. The Lebas surname is most commonly found in areas with a historical Huguenot presence, such as London, Canterbury, and Norwich.
Individuals with the surname Lebas have made diverse contributions to British society over the centuries, engaging in various professions and pursuits. Genealogical research and DNA testing have helped some members of the Lebas family trace their ancestry back to their Huguenot roots in France.
Today, the surname Lebas may be found in modern British society, with descendants of Huguenot immigrants proudly bearing this distinctive name as a testament to their ancestral heritage.
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There are approximately 152 people named Le Bas in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around two in a million people in Britain are named Le Bas.
Famous people named Le Bas
- Damian Le Bas - Writer
- Damian Le Bas - Artist (1963 to 2017)
Names and descriptions courtesy of Wikipedia, and may contain errors. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of every famous person with this name.