| Language(s) | French |
|---|---|
| Origin | |
| Word/name | bedeau |
| Meaning | beadle, sergeant of justice |
| Region of origin | France |
Bedeau is a French Huguenot surname. It is derived from the French word bedeau, meaning 'beadle', a sergeant of justice. Notable people with the surname include:
- Fitzroy Bedeau (born 1944), Grenadian politician
- Jacob Bedeau (born 1999), English professional footballer
- Marie Alphonse Bedeau (1804–1863), French general
- Tony Bedeau (born 1979), Grenadian former footballer
References
- Hanks, Patrick; Coates, Richard; McClure, Peter (2016). The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland. Oxford University Press. p. 185. ISBN 9780192527479.
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