charteilla

Charteilla is a surname of French origin. It is believed to derive from a diminutive form of the Old French personal name "Charles," which itself comes from the Germanic name "Karl." "Karl" means "free man." The surname likely indicated a familial relationship to someone named Charles or denoted a person who was a vassal or follower of a lord named Charles.

The distribution of the Charteilla surname is primarily concentrated in France, with a notable presence in the southern regions of the country. As with many surnames, variations in spelling may have occurred over time due to regional dialects and transcription practices during historical record-keeping. It is not a widely common surname, suggesting it may have originated from a specific family or localized area before spreading. Research into genealogical records and historical archives would be necessary to trace the specific lineage and historical occurrences of the Charteilla name. Further study might also reveal any notable historical figures or families who bore this surname, providing additional context to its significance.