History:
The surname Chatrival is derived from the French word “chat”, which means cat. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a characteristic or trait similar to that of a cat.
The earliest known record of the surname Chatrival is from an official document in the year 1618. The document lists a Henricus Chatrival as a witness to a marriage in the town of Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France.
Description:
Chatrival is a common surname in France, where it is believed to have originated. It is also found in other countries, including the United States, Canada, and Australia.
In France, the surname Chatrival is often used as a form of endearment. For example, a mother might refer to her son as “mon chatrival” or “my little cat”.
The surname Chatrival may also be spelled as Chatrivel, Chatrivelle, Chatriaux, Chatrevel, Chatrevelle, Chatreaux, and Chatreval.
