About Gauvreau
The surname Gauvreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gau," meaning "joy" or "merriment," and the word "veau," meaning "calf." Therefore, the surname Gauvreau is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was cheerful or lively, or possibly as an occupational name for someone who raised or cared for calves.
The surname Gauvreau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Gauvreau 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 Gauvreau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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