TheNameDBL'Enfant
DescriptiveMeaning
A French surname meaning 'the child', likely referring to a youngest child or junior family member.
Etymology
L'Enfant is derived from the French word 'enfant' meaning child, with the definite article 'l'' (the). It likely originated as a nickname for a youngest child or as a distinguishing epithet in medieval France.
About the L'Enfant Surname
L'Enfant is a French descriptive surname likely referring to a youngest child or junior family member. It is most famously associated with Pierre Charles L'Enfant, the designer of Washington, D.C.
Distribution
Rare, found primarily in France and French-speaking regions.
Notable Bearers
Pierre Charles L'Enfant