Description:
CHARLAPELL is a French surname. The name is derived from the medieval Latin name 'Carolus', meaning 'Charles'. The name was first recorded in the late 12th century, and was derived from the Germanic name 'Karol'. The name was originally given to a follower of the Carolingian dynasty, and was later adopted by the nobility of France. The spelling 'Charlapelle' is more commonly used in France, while 'Charleston' is more commonly used in the United States. The name has various variations, including 'Charleston', 'Charlestonelle', 'Charlapelle', 'Charlapellee', 'Charlapelle', 'Charlapellel', 'Charlapellea', 'Charlapellelle'.
