Chaperon History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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• England
• Spain

Etymology of Chaperon

The surname Chaperon is most likely derived from the Spanish word "Chapa," which means "metal plate or sheet;" so the name may be occupational, originally born by someone who worked with metal sheets. Alternatively, this surname may be of toponymic origin, derived from the place name Chapa, in the Spanish province of Pontevedra (Galicia); or it may come from the Basque word "chaparro" (txaparro) meaning an "oak bush."

Early Origins of the Chaperon family

Early History of the Chaperon family

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Chaperon Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Chapa, Chaparo, Chapparo, Chapat, Chaperon and others.

Early Notables of the Chaperon family

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Chaperon Ranking

In France, the name Chaperon is the 6,039^th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1