Cartier

Meaning

Cart maker or cart driver; derived from French 'carte' (cart) with the occupational suffix '-ier'.

Etymology

From Old French 'carte' (cart/wagon) with the occupational suffix '-ier', indicating someone who made or drove carts. The surname is well-established in French-speaking regions.

About the Cartier Surname

A French occupational surname with clear medieval origins in cart-making or transport. The name gained prominence through the explorer Jacques Cartier and the luxury brand bearing his name.

Distribution

France, Canada (particularly Quebec), and North America, with historical presence in medieval France.

Notable Bearers

Jacques Cartier (explorer), Cartier (luxury jewelry brand)

People with the Cartier Surname