Caron Coat of Arms & Family Crest
Where the Caron name began, what it means, and where it was first recorded.
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Origin of the Caron name
Caron is the Picard and Norman form of charron, "cartwright", a maker of carts and wheels, from Latin carrus, "cart". The hard c before a is typical of the dialects of northern France. Caron is especially common in Nord-Pas-de-Calais and Picardy, and is also a frequent surname in Quebec.
Our historical archives hold much more on the Caron name: dates, names and records of early bearers.
This overview covers the Caron name in France. We also hold records of the name in other countries, such as Canada, Belgium and the United States; your full pack is researched for your family's country of origin.
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Caron name FAQ
What does the Caron name mean?
Cartwright. Common variants include Charron, Carron, Caro.
Where does the Caron surname come from?
It originates in France, and is also found in Canada, Belgium and the United States.
Is there a Caron coat of arms?
Arms were granted to individuals, not whole surnames, so there is no single Caron crest. Herald Lab paints a personalized Caron 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).