TheNameDBBlanchet
DescriptiveMeaning
A small white thing, or one with white hair or complexion.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'blanc' (white) with the diminutive suffix '-et.' The surname likely originated as a descriptive designation for someone with pale features.
About the Blanchet Surname
A French descriptive surname denoting someone with white or pale features. The name is moderately common in French-speaking regions.
Distribution
Found in France and among French-descended populations in Canada and the United States.
Notable Bearers
Raoul Blanchet (Canadian explorer)