About Chouteau
The surname Chouteau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "choute," meaning "cabbage." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either grew or sold cabbages or had some association with them. The name Chouteau is most commonly associated with the prominent Chouteau family of French descent, who played a significant role in the early history of St. Louis, Missouri, and the fur trade in the United States.
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The surname Chouteau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Chouteau based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Chouteau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Chouteau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.