Type Surname (from nickname)
Usage French
Other Forms FormsArchambault, Archambaut, Archambeault, Archambeaux, and Archambot.
Meaning & History
The name Archambeau is derived from the Latin personal name 'Arcambaldus'. In turn the name 'Arcambaldus', is derived from the Germanic word 'Ercan', which means precious in Germanic, and 'bald', meaning bold and daring.2,087 people have this surname, and is most prevalent in the United States.