Michel

Patronymic

Meaning

Who is like God, from Hebrew 'Mikha'el'.

Etymology

Derived from the Hebrew personal name 'Mikha'el' meaning 'who is like God', popularized by the Archangel Michael. The surname originated as a patronymic from this extremely popular personal name in medieval France.

About the Michel Surname

A patronymic surname derived from the Hebrew personal name Michel, indicating descent from an ancestor with that name. It has been popular in France since the medieval period.

Distribution

Common throughout France, with notable presence in northern and central regions.