There are
606
Champlains in the USA
Champlain is the
36838th
most common last name in the USA

Historical figures and celebrities called Champlain

Samuelde

Samuel de Champlain was a French explorer and cartographer who is known as the 'Father of New France'. He founded Quebec City in 1608 and explored and mapped much of northeastern North America.

René-RobertCavelier,

René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle was a French explorer and fur trader. He is best known for his exploration of the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada and for claiming the Mississippi River region for France.

PierreChamplain

Pierre Champlain was a French-Canadian hockey player who played for the Boston Bruins in the 1920s.

PierreHenri

Pierre Henri Champlain was a French painter known for his landscape and genre paintings.

Joseph-Théodule-AugustinChamplain

Joseph-Théodule-Augustin Champlain was a Canadian politician who served as the Member of Parliament for Berthier from 1896 to 1917.

ÉtienneChamplain

Étienne Champlain was a French violinist and composer known for his chamber music compositions.

FrançoisAnne

François Anne Champlain was a French biologist and naturalist known for his research on marine biodiversity.

ÉmileChamplain

Émile Champlain was a French photographer known for his landscape and portrait photography.

JeanneChamplain

Jeanne Champlain was a French singer and actress known for her performances in opera and musical theater.

AlexandreChamplain

Alexandre Champlain is a contemporary French-Canadian artist known for his abstract paintings.

Champlain Genealogy

OriginsThe name 'Champlain' is of French origin and is derived from the French word 'champ' meaning 'field' and the diminutive suffix '-ain'. The name originally referred to someone who lived near or worked in a field.
Geographic DistributionThe surname 'Champlain' is most commonly found in France, particularly in the region of Normandy where Samuel de Champlain was born. It is also found in Canada, particularly in the province of Quebec due to the French colonization of New France.
VariationsVariations of the surname 'Champlain' include 'Champlin', 'Champlaine', and 'Champlin'
Migration and ImmigrationThe surname 'Champlain' is associated with the French immigration to Canada during the colonization of New France. Samuel de Champlain played a significant role in the establishment and development of the French colonies in North America.