Last Name Joilivet

The surname "Joilivet" is probably of French origin. It seems to be a variant of "Jolivet", a rather common surname in France. "Jolivet" is a toponymic surname, which refers to such places or hamlets bearing that name. It could also have a more symbolic meaning, derived from the old French "joli" meaning "joli" or "pleasant" and "vet" meaning "old", which could be roughly translated as "the pretty old" or "the old pleasant".

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Variants and spellings of the last name Joilivet

The surname Joilivet can be spelled in different ways according to official documents or branches of the family. It can be found in the form of Jollivet, Jolyvet, Jollivet, Jollivet, Joulivet, Jollivet, or even Jowlevet. These variations can be explained by transcription errors over generations, voluntary changes by some family members, or phonetic adaptations at different times. Whatever spelling is used, the family name Joilivet always retains its specific origins and history, testifying to the identity and lineage of the family carrying it.

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