Guillaume (surname)

Guillaume is the French equivalent of William (name), which is of old Germanic origin.[1]

Guillaume
Guillaume le Conquérant (William the Conqueror)
Language(s)French
Origin
Language(s)Germanic languages
MeaningVehement protector (Will + helmet (protection))
Other names
Anglicisation(s)William
See alsoGuillaume (given name)

As a surname, it was first recorded in Normandy, where the ancient family seat was located.

People with this surname

See also

References

  1. Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, ISBN 978-0-19-861060-1, p.276.
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