Meaning, origin and history of the surname Chevalier

Type Surname (from nickname)

Pronounced Pron. /ʃə.va.lje/ [key·simplify]

Meaning & History

From a nickname derived from French chevalier meaning "knight", from Late Latin caballarius "horseman", Latin caballus "horse".

Other Languages & CulturesCavallo(Italian) Caballero(Spanish)