Fayolle

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Meaning

Possibly derived from a place name or a diminutive form related to beech or fagot.

Etymology

The surname may derive from Old French 'faye' or 'faie' (beech tree) with the diminutive suffix '-olle'. Alternatively, it could relate to 'fagot' (bundle of sticks) with similar diminutive formation.

About the Fayolle Surname

A French surname likely derived from a natural feature or occupational descriptor related to woodland resources. The name remains relatively uncommon outside France.

Distribution & Frequency

Estimated 2,000 bearers in the United States #2,771 most common surname
Rare Common

Found primarily in France, particularly in central and southern regions.

Fayolle Surname Distribution

Geographic distribution based on Civil War military records.

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Notable Bearers

People with the Fayolle Surname