TheNameDBGignilliat
TopographicMeaning
A person from Gignilliat or a diminutive form of a French personal name.
Etymology
Possibly derived from a French place name with the diminutive suffix '-iat' or '-iet'. The exact origin is uncertain but suggests a topographic or locative origin in French-speaking regions.
About the Gignilliat Surname
A French surname of uncertain but likely topographic origin. The name is quite rare and appears to be concentrated in French-speaking regions and their diaspora.
Distribution
Found primarily in France and among French diaspora communities, particularly in North America.
Notable Bearers
Unknown