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Etymology of Reboul

What does the name Reboul mean?

The surname Reboul is of nickname derivation; it is derived from a nickname given to the original bearer which was then passed down to his descendants. A broad and miscellaneous class of surnames, nickname surnames referred to a characteristic of the first person who used the name. They can describe the bearer's favored style of clothing, appearance, habits, or character. The name is derived from the Old French word bouled, which meant obese.

Early Origins of the Reboul family

The surname Reboul was first found in Provence where this illustrious family held a family seat from very early times.

Early History of the Reboul family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Reboul research. Another 365 words (26 lines of text) covering the years 1220, 1279, 1330, 1388, 1433, 1500, 1507, 1600, 1792 and 1800 are included under the topic Early Reboul History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Reboul Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Reboul, Reboulet, Reboulle, Reboulles, Rebul, Rebulle, Rebulles, De Reboul, De Reboulle, De Reboulles, De Rebul, De Rebulle and many more.

Early Notables of the Reboul family

  • Charles De Reboul, a Lawyer, Magistrate and Judge of Bourg-St-Andéol during the 1600's

Reboul Ranking

France, the name Reboul is the 784th most popular surname with an estimated 6,383 people with that name. 1


Reboul migration to the United States +



Reboul Settlers in United States in the 19th Century
  • Justin Alexander Reboul, who settled in Baltimore in 1840

Contemporary Notables of the name Reboul (post 1700) +

  • Marie-Thérèse Reboul (1738-1805), French artist


  1. http://www.journaldesfemmes.com/nom-de-famille/nom/


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