Laboulaye
TopographicMeaning
Possibly from a place name or topographic feature in France.
Etymology
The surname appears to be of French origin, potentially derived from a place name or geographical feature, though the specific etymology is not well-documented. It may contain elements related to 'boulaye' or similar French terms.
About the Laboulaye Surname
A French surname associated with the prominent 19th-century intellectual Édouard de Laboulaye. The name remains relatively rare and is primarily documented in French historical records.
Distribution
Primarily found in France.
Notable Bearers
Édouard de Laboulaye (French political thinker and abolitionist)