LEMAITRE
Also recorded as Le Maitre
Lemaitre
Lemaitre is a British surname of French origin. The name is believed to have been brought to the United Kingdom by French Huguenot immigrants who fled religious persecution in France during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
The surname Lemaitre is derived from the French word "le maître," which translates to "the master" or "the teacher" in English. It is possible that the original bearers of the surname were individuals who held positions of authority or expertise in a particular field.
Over the centuries, the Lemaitre family has likely integrated into British society, contributing to various aspects of British life such as business, academia, and the arts. Today, individuals bearing the surname Lemaitre can be found across the United Kingdom, with a rich history and diverse range of occupations.
Like many surnames of foreign origin in the UK, Lemaitre serves as a reminder of the country's long history of immigration and cultural exchange.
There are approximately 174 people named Lemaitre in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Lemaitre.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Adrian
- Alistair
- Barry
- Christopher
- Colin
- David
- Gaston
- Herve
- Hugues
- Jacques
- John
- Regis
- Stuart
Female
- Catherine
- Christine
- Emma
- Francine
- Jacqueline
- Joanna
- Karen
- Marie
- Sabine
- Sarah
- Sylvie
- Tracey