About Lancelot
The surname Lancelot is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Lancelot," which itself originated from the Germanic name "Lanzo" meaning "land" or "territory" and "hlot" meaning "fame" or "renown." The name Lancelot is associated with the legendary figure of Sir Lancelot, one of the Knights of the Round Table in Arthurian legend. As a surname, Lancelot likely originated as a nickname or given name for someone who displayed qualities of bravery, honor, or nobility.
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The surname Lancelot is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Lancelot 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 Lancelot in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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