Gibeau is a surname of French origin, a variant of Gibault and Gibeault, which are derived from the ancient Germanic personal name Gibwald, composed of the elements gib, meaning 'gift', and wald, meaning 'power authority'.[1] Notable people with the surname include:
- Jean-Marc Gibeau, Canadian politician
- Marie Gibeau (1950–2002), Canadian politician
See also
edit- Gibeau Orange Julep, a roadside attraction and fast food restaurant in Montreal, Quebec
- Gebo (surname), a cognate
- Gibaut, a cognate
References
edit- ^ Hanks, Patrick; Lenarčič, Simon; McClure, Peter (20 October 2022). Dictionary of American Family Names (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press. p. 1375. ISBN 978-0-19-024511-5. Retrieved 1 April 2024.