About Avant
The surname Avant is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "avant," meaning "before" or "in front of." It is a topographic or locational surname, typically given to someone who lived near the front or forefront of a settlement or a prominent feature in the landscape. The name may also have been used as a nickname for someone who was considered to be ahead of their time or ahead of others in terms of their achievements or ideas.
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