Guillaume Family Crest and Surname Origin
A short guide to the Guillaume surname: its meaning, its roots in France, and its heraldry.
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Origin of the Guillaume name
Guillaume comes from the given name Guillaume, the French form of William, from Germanic wil, "will, desire", and helm, "helmet, protection". It was one of the most popular names of medieval France, borne by dukes of Normandy and Aquitaine, among them William the Conqueror. As a surname Guillaume is found throughout France, especially in the north-east, and in Belgium.
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This overview covers the Guillaume name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Belgium, Canada and Switzerland; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Guillaume name FAQ
What does the Guillaume name mean?
Will and helmet (William). Common variants include Guillot, Guilleaume, Willaume.
Where does the Guillaume surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Belgium, Canada and Switzerland.
Is there a Guillaume coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Guillaume crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Guillaume coat of arms based on historic heraldry.
Researched by Herald Lab Research Studio, since 1993. Sources: Albert Dauzat & Marie-Thérèse Morlet, Dictionnaire étymologique des noms de famille et prénoms de France; Dictionary of American Family Names (Oxford).