About Charest
The surname Charest is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "charron," meaning "cartwright" or "wagon maker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were involved in the trade of making or repairing carts and wagons. The name Charest is relatively common in French-speaking regions, particularly in France and Quebec, Canada.
The surname Charest is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Charest based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
Ranking information for the surname Charest is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Charest in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Charest using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.