Gauthon

Gauthon is a surname of French origin. It is a variant of the given-name-derived surname Gauthier, which itself comes from Gautier, the Old French form of Walter. The name originated in medieval France as a patronymic, indicating descent from a bearer named Gautier.

Today, Gauthon is found mainly in France and in francophone communities abroad, including Belgium, Switzerland, and Canada, particularly Quebec. As with many French surnames, its distribution reflects historical migrations, parish records, and civil registries from the late Middle Ages onward. Variants and spellings have appeared over time due to regional dialects and literacy levels, but Gauthon remains a common modern form in several regions.

There are no widely documented public figures whose biographies are universally recognized under the surname Gauthon in major reference works. The name is primarily encountered among private individuals and in genealogical records.

There are no widely recognized geographic locations, institutions, or works of fiction solely bearing the name Gauthon. For researchers, primary sources such as parish registers, civil status records, and immigration documents in France and Quebec are useful starting points for tracing family history.