Painleve

Meaning

A surname derived from 'pain' (bread) and 'levé' (raised), possibly referring to a baker or bread-related occupation.

Etymology

Painlevé combines the French 'pain' (bread) with 'levé' (raised or lifted), suggesting an occupational surname for a baker or someone involved in bread-making. The surname may also derive from a place name or a descriptive epithet related to bread production.

About the Painleve Surname

Painlevé is a French surname with occupational origins related to bread-making or baking. The surname is most notably associated with Paul Painlevé, a prominent French mathematician and Prime Minister.

Distribution

Rare surname found primarily in France.

Notable Bearers

Paul Painlevé (French mathematician and politician)

People with the Painleve Surname