Arnault

Arnault is a French surname and given name. It is most commonly associated with France and French-speaking communities. The name is a French form of the old given name Arnold, and belongs to a family of names built from Germanic elements such as eagle (arn) and rule or power (wald). In medieval records the spelling Arnault appeared in various forms, and today it is recognized both as a surname and as a given-name variant.

Notable people with the surname include Bernard Arnault (born 1949), a French businessman who serves as chairman and CEO of LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton, a leading multinational luxury goods group. The Arnault family has played a prominent role in LVMH since the late 20th century, helping to shape the company into one of the world’s largest luxury conglomerates. Other members of the family who have held leadership roles or high-profile positions in the group include Antoine Arnault, Delphine Arnault, and Alexandre Arnault, all of whom have been involved in various management and strategic functions within LVMH and its brands.

Origin and distribution of the name reflect its French roots, with concentrations in France and among Francophone populations. As a surname, Arnault appears in genealogical and contemporary biographical contexts, often linked to business, industry, and the luxury sector due to the prominence of the Arnault family in LVMH.

See also

Arnol, Arnoldo, Arnold (related given names and surnames)