Chevalier Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Chevalier name began, what it means, and how Herald Lab researches a Chevalier coat of arms.
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Origin of the Chevalier name
Chevalier means "knight, horseman" in French, from cheval, "horse". It began as a status name for a knight or mounted soldier, or a nickname for someone who behaved chivalrously. The surname is common throughout France, especially in the north and east.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Chevalier name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Chevalier name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Chevalier name FAQ
What does the Chevalier name mean?
Knight, horseman. Common variants include Chevallier, Cavalier, Knight.
Where does the Chevalier surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and Switzerland.
Is there a Chevalier coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Chevalier crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Chevalier coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).