Fourreau (fuʁo) is a French surname from Pays de la Loire, chiefly Mayenne, and surrounding areas.[1] It is derived from the French word for 'sheath', originally designating a sheath-maker.[2] Notable people with the surname include:
- Emma Fourreau (born 1999), French politician
- Gustave Fourreau (1920–1994), French Army official
- Jules Pierre Fourreau (1844–1871), French botanist
References
- ^ "Découvrez le nom de famille : Fourreau" (in French). Ouest-France. Retrieved 22 July 2025.
- ^ "FOURREAU : Nom de famille" (in French). Filae.com. Retrieved 22 July 2025.