Gisors (surname)

Gisors is a French surname. It is a habitational surname, likely originating from the town of Gisors in the Eure department of Normandy, France. The town is notable for its Château de Gisors, a historic castle.

The name Gisors is believed to derive from the Gallo-Roman Gisoracum, potentially meaning "property of Giso" or related to a Celtic element referring to water or a marshy place.

As a surname, Gisors may have been adopted by individuals who hailed from the town or its surrounding area and later migrated elsewhere. The surname's distribution is primarily within France, though descendants may be found in other countries due to emigration.

Variations in spelling may exist, though they are not as commonly encountered as with some other French surnames.

Notable individuals with the surname Gisors are not widely documented in readily available biographical resources. Genealogical research is necessary to trace specific family lineages and connections to the town of Gisors.