Chappelles

Chappelles is a proper noun that appears in French-speaking contexts and in Anglophone surnames. It is not a common standard French word; the ordinary French term for a chapel is chapelle. The form Chappelles is encountered mainly in toponyms and as a surname.

In geography, several places in France and other Francophone regions use the name Chappelles or Les Chappelles as part of a locality name. These toponyms typically indicate historical associations with a chapel on the site, though the exact origin and current status vary between locations.

As a surname, Chappelles is a family name of French origin. It is less common than related variants and can appear in genealogical records in Europe and the Americas, reflecting migration and regional spellings. The double-p "pp" in this spelling distinguishes it from other forms such as Chapelle or Chapell.

In use, the name may refer to individuals bearing the surname or to places that carry the name in their official designation. It should not be confused with related terms Chapelle or Chapelles, which have separate origins and usages.

See also: Chapelle, Les Chapelles, Chapelles (disambiguation).