TheNameDBRenault
PatronymicMeaning
Fox or derived from the personal name Renaud, which relates to the fox.
Etymology
Derived from the Old French renard (fox) or from the personal name Renaud, which itself comes from Germanic roots meaning counsel and power. The surname became famous through the Renault automobile manufacturing company.
About the Renault Surname
A French surname derived from either the word for fox or the personal name Renaud. The name achieved international prominence through the Renault automobile company founded in 1899.
Distribution
France, particularly in Northern and Central regions, with worldwide recognition through the automotive industry.
Notable Bearers
Louis Renault (French automobile manufacturer), Jean Renault (French industrialist)