Jeanneret

Jeanneret is a surname of French-language origin. It is derived from the given name Jean (John) with the diminutive suffix -et, a form historically used to mean “little Jean” or “son of Jean.” The name is most common in French-speaking areas of Switzerland and France and appears in diaspora communities worldwide.

Notable people: The best-known bearer is Charles-Édouard Jeanneret-Gris (1887–1965), who adopted the professional name Le Corbusier. He was a Swiss-born architect, urban planner, and designer whose work helped define modern architecture in the 20th century. His ideas on volume, light, and the use of space influenced housing, planning, and design globally. His cousin Pierre Jeanneret (1896–1967) was also an architect and a frequent collaborator with Le Corbusier, notably on the Chandigarh projects in India; he worked extensively on the furniture and planning of the complex.

The Jeanneret surname appears in various French-speaking professional circles, but Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret are the most prominent.