Thursday, April 15, 2010

What is the origin and meaning of the last name/surname "Julien"?

I am getting married to a "Julien" and none of his people know the origin or meaning of the name. Anyone know?? thanks~

What is the origin and meaning of the last name/surname "Julien"?
This is what www.ancestry.com has to say about the name,


Julien


French: from the personal name, French form of Julian.


English: variant spelling of Julian.


hope this helps.
Reply:julien is the name of some of my relatives. The origin is French.
Reply:Both Julien and Julian are similar to Julius, Jules, Julio, Jule, Juli, Juley and Julee. Some of which are variants of Julius which is of Greek origin, and its meaning is "Jove's child".


also:


Julius, a Roman centurion, saved Paul's life during a hazardous voyage.


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