| ![Show Contents]() Galant History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
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 France From the historical and enchanting region of France emerged a multitude of notable family names, including that of the distinguished Galant family. Originally, the people in this region went by one (personal) name. Surnames evolved during the Middle Ages when people began to assume an extra name to avoid confusion and to further identify themselves. These names then began to become "fixed" or hereditary between the generations. One of the types of names adopted as surnames were those derived from nicknames. Nicknames, or "eke-names," were an added name that generally reflected some physical characteristics or other attribute of the person that used the name. The Galant surname derives from the Old French word "galer," which meant "to enjoy oneself;" and as such was a nickname for a cheerful or high-spirited person. Early Origins of the Galant familyThe surname Galant was first found in Picardy (French: Picardie) in northern France, where they held a family seat. Early History of the Galant familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Galant research. Another 95 words (7 lines of text) covering the years 1646, 1715 and 1811 are included under the topic Early Galant History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Galant Spelling VariationsSpelling variations of this family name include: Gallant, Gallante, Gallont, Galant, Gallantes, Galante, Galantes, Gallonte, Gallontes, Galonte, Galontes, Callant, Callantes, Callante, Callont, Calant, Calante, Calantes, Callonte, Callontes, Calonte, Calontes, Galland, Galand, Galen, Gallen, Galande, Gallande, Galandes, Gallandes, Galland and many more. Early Notables of the Galant familyAnother 31 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Galant Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Galant RankingIn France, the name Galant is the 8,150th most popular surname with an estimated 1,000 - 1,500 people with that name. 1
 Galant migration to the United States | + |
Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Galant Settlers in United States in the 18th Century- Jean Baptiste Galant, who arrived in Louisiana in 1736
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Galant migration to the United States 
