TheNameDBLebrun
DescriptiveMeaning
The brown one; a person with brown hair or complexion.
Etymology
Derived from Old French 'le brun' meaning 'the brown,' from 'brun' meaning 'brown.' The surname originated as a descriptive epithet for a person with brown coloring, hair, or complexion.
About the Lebrun Surname
A French descriptive surname indicating a person with brown hair or complexion, common throughout France since medieval times. The name reflects the French tradition of descriptive surnames based on physical characteristics.
Distribution
Primarily found in France and French-speaking regions, with diaspora communities in North America and other areas.
Notable Bearers
Albert Lebrun, French President; Christophe Lebrun, French painter