TheNameDBChantal
TopographicMeaning
Derived from the place name Chantal in the Auvergne region of France.
Etymology
The surname originates from the Old French word 'chant' meaning 'song' or 'singing', combined with the suffix '-al' indicating a place. It became associated with the Chantal family estate in medieval France.
About the Chantal Surname
Chantal is a French surname with aristocratic associations, originating from a specific geographic location in central France. The name gained wider recognition through Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal, a prominent religious figure in the 17th century.
Distribution
Primarily found in France and French-speaking regions, with modern diaspora in Canada and other Francophone areas.
Notable Bearers
Saint Jeanne-Françoise de Chantal (1572-1641), French mystic and saint