Allaire is a surname of French origin, mainly found in Northern France ( Brittany), [1] Jersey, and Quebec.
The Breton toponymic origin of the surname Allaire is described by Francis Gourvil in his publication Noms de famille bretons d'origine toponymique. [2] This would point to Allaire, a commune located in the Morbihan department.
Other Breton toponymic connections include lieux-dits "Ville-Allaire" in the communes of Langouet ( Ille-et-Vilaine) and Illifaut ( Côtes-d'Armor). [3] [4]
Two other possible etymologies can be traced:
Allaire is a surname of French origin, mainly found in Northern France ( Brittany), [1] Jersey, and Quebec.
The Breton toponymic origin of the surname Allaire is described by Francis Gourvil in his publication Noms de famille bretons d'origine toponymique. [2] This would point to Allaire, a commune located in the Morbihan department.
Other Breton toponymic connections include lieux-dits "Ville-Allaire" in the communes of Langouet ( Ille-et-Vilaine) and Illifaut ( Côtes-d'Armor). [3] [4]
Two other possible etymologies can be traced: