How common is the Denault surname?

There are approximately 2,500 people with the surname Denault in the United States.

Are there Denault soldiers in Civil War records?

Yes, 3 soldiers with the Denault surname appear in Civil War records.

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Q: What does the surname Denault mean?

The surname Denault means "A person from a place called Nault or Enault, with the 'de' prefix indicating origin.". It is of French origin.

Topographic

Meaning

A person from a place called Nault or Enault, with the 'de' prefix indicating origin.

Etymology

Composed of the French preposition 'de' (from) combined with a place name element 'nault' or 'enault'. The exact place of origin is uncertain but likely French.

About the Denault Surname

A French surname indicating geographical origin from a specific place. The name is particularly established in Quebec and other French-speaking North American regions.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,500 bearers in the United States #2,566 most common surname

Rare Common

Found primarily in France and French-Canadian communities, particularly in Quebec.

Denault Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

Fewer

People with the Denault Surname

R. Denault

Quick Facts

Origin: French
Classification: Topographic
Earliest Record: 15th century
Estimated Bearers: 2,500

War Records

3 soldiers with the Denault surname found in Civil War records.

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