The Carpentier Family Name

Seen on a birth certificate or a ship's manifest, Carpentier is usually a form of Charpentier.

What does the surname Carpentier mean?

Taken at its root, Carpentier points to “Carpenter”.

How is Carpentier related to Charpentier?

Carpentier drops the “h” of Charpentier, a simplification that clerks often made. You may also find the name written Charpentière.

Does every Carpentier family have a crest?

Heraldry is personal: arms associated with the Charpentier surname were borne by specific families, and sharing the name does not mean sharing the blazon.

Research your Carpentier family history with a full surname report and painted coat of arms.