Description:
ARCHAUNAN is a French surname. It is derived from the medieval given name Archambaud, meaning 'high born'. The name may also be derived from the medieval place name Arcaune, meaning 'the oak forest'. The surname may also be derived from the Catalan word arca, meaning 'arc'. The surname may also be derived from the Basque word arkain, meaning 'a small fortress'. The surname may also be derived from the Breton word arkan, meaning 'a small boat'. The surname may also be derived from the Old Norse word arki, meaning 'a small farm'.
