Where Does the Chabaud Surname Come From?

Long before computers fixed spellings, Chabaud and Chabot were used side by side. The family name meaning is “Bullhead fish”, the same as for Chabot.

Chabaud and Chabot

Before spelling was fixed, Chabot was also written Chabaud. Before spelling was standardised, one family could appear under several forms. You may also find the name written Chabaut.

How common is Chabaud?

French civil records give 5,418 births under the name Chabaud from 1891 to 2000, peaking in 1941–1950.

Arms associated with the name

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