About Proteau
The surname Proteau is of French origin and is derived from the word "proteau," which means "a small pond" or "a pool." It is a topographic surname that likely originated from someone who lived near or owned a small body of water. The name may also have been given to individuals who worked as fishermen or had some association with water.
The surname Proteau is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Proteau 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 Proteau is not currently available.
Here's how to represent Proteau in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Proteau using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.