TheNameDBLeMAITRE
OccupationalMeaning
The master or the teacher.
Etymology
From Old French 'maistre' meaning master, teacher, or skilled craftsman, derived from Latin 'magister'. The prefix 'Le' is the French definite article used in Norman surname traditions.
About the LeMAITRE Surname
A French occupational surname indicating someone of master status, whether in crafts, teaching, or administration. The name reflects the importance of skilled craftsmen in medieval society.
Distribution
Found in France and French-speaking regions with presence in North America.
Notable Bearers
Various historical French families