Goursat

Goursat is a surname of French origin. It is believed to derive from a topographical feature, possibly a marsh or bog. The name is not exceptionally common but can be found in various regions of France and among people of French descent worldwide. The most notable historical figure bearing this surname is Édouard Goursat, a French caricaturist who worked under the pseudonym "Sem" in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Sem was famous for his witty and often satirical depictions of Parisian society, particularly the aristocracy and the artistic and literary circles of his time. His drawings were widely published in magazines and newspapers, contributing significantly to the visual culture of Belle Époque Paris. Other individuals named Goursat may exist in various fields, but Édouard Goursat remains the most historically prominent figure associated with the name. The surname itself does not carry a singular, universally recognized meaning beyond its etymological roots and the legacy of its most famous bearer.