Beauchemin (surname)

Beauchemin is a French-Canadian surname. It is a topographic name derived from the Old French phrase "beau chemin," meaning "beautiful road" or "pleasant path." The name likely originated as a descriptor for someone who lived near a well-maintained or notable road or pathway.

The surname is most common in Quebec, Canada, reflecting the historical patterns of French settlement in North America. Individuals with the surname Beauchemin have since migrated to other parts of Canada, the United States, and beyond.

Variants of the name, although less frequent, may include Beaudoin, Beaudin, and similar forms that share the "beau" prefix suggesting beauty or quality. Genealogists and historians often trace the Beauchemin lineage through records of early French settlers in Canada.

The name can also be found in some French-speaking regions of Europe, though its primary concentration remains within the French-Canadian diaspora.