Lemaire

Type Surname (from occupation)

Usage French

Meaning & History

Means "the mayor" in French. It was a title given to a town official, or else a nickname for someone who was pompous and officious.

Related Names

Other Languages & CulturesMeijer(Dutch) Mayer, Myers(English) Maier, Mayer, Meier, Meyer(German)

Categories

leadership, nicknames, occupations

Entry added before May 30, 2011