LEBEAU
Also recorded as Le Beau
Lebeau
Lebeau is a French surname of Norman origin that can be found in British ancestry. The name is derived from the French word le beau meaning 'the handsome' or 'the beautiful', suggesting that it may have originally been a nickname given to someone notable for their physical appearance or character.
The Lebeau surname is believed to have been introduced to Britain after the Norman Conquest of 1066 when William the Conqueror brought over many Norman nobles and settlers to the British Isles. Over time, the Lebeau surname would have been anglicised and adopted by families who settled in England, leading to its presence in British genealogy.
Today, individuals with the surname Lebeau can be found across various regions of the United Kingdom. The name may have undergone variations in spelling and pronunciation over the centuries, reflecting changes in language and dialect. Despite this, the Lebeau surname continues to hold a place in British history as a reminder of the cultural exchanges that have shaped the nation's identity.
References:
- Reaney, P. H., & Wilson, R. M. (1997). A dictionary of English surnames. Oxford University Press.
- Hanks, P., Coates, R., & McClure, P. (2016). The Oxford dictionary of family names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press.
There are approximately 252 people named Lebeau in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around four in a million people in Britain are named Lebeau.
Region of origin: Europe
Country of origin: France
Language of origin: French
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Anthony
- Arthur
- Christopher
- Daniel
- David
- George
- Jacques
- John
- Laurent
- Nicholas
- Paul
- Richard
- Steven
Female
- Bernadette
- Cheryl
- Eadwina
- Elaine
- Emma
- Helen
- Jean
- Joanne
- Kelly
- Pamela
- Rebecca
- Sally
- Sandra
- Sarah
Similar and related surnames
Related and similar names are generated algorithmically based on the spelling, and may not necessarily share an etymology.