TheNameDBChevalier
OccupationalMeaning
A knight or horseman, from the Old French 'chevalier'.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French 'chevalier' meaning knight or mounted warrior, which comes from 'cheval' (horse). The surname originally denoted someone of knightly rank or status, later becoming a hereditary family name.
About the Chevalier Surname
A surname indicating knightly status or association with cavalry, originally used to denote nobility or military rank. It became a common hereditary surname among both noble and common families.
Distribution
Widespread throughout France, with notable presence in northern and central regions.