Description:
The Chapeyer surname is derived from the French word 'chape' meaning 'shoulder blade' or 'blade of a knife.' The Chapeyer surname is likely derived from the occupational name of a butcher. The Chapeyer surname may also be derived from the Old French word 'chape' meaning 'a piece of cloth, apron, or a cloak.' The Chapeyer surname may also be derived from the Middle English word 'chapeler' meaning 'to cover with a cloth.' The Chapeyer surname may also be derived from the Old Norse word 'kappar' meaning 'a cloth or a napkin.'
