Choquette (surname)

The surname Choquette is a French surname with a number of possible origins. It is considered a diminutive of "chou," meaning "cabbage" in French.

Possible origins of the name include:

• Nickname: It could have originated as a nickname for someone who grew or sold cabbages, or perhaps someone who was fond of eating them.

• Topographical Name: It might have described someone who lived near a field of cabbages.

• Metonymic Occupational Name: Less likely, it could refer to someone whose occupation was associated with cabbages in some indirect way.

The Choquette surname is found primarily in France and Canada, particularly in Quebec, reflecting French colonization patterns. Variations in spelling may exist. Genealogical research is often required to determine the specific origins of a particular Choquette family line.