Ancient history

Where did the surname Gelabert originate?

Gelabert is a surname that originated in the Catalonia region of Spain. It is derived from the Germanic name Gelabehrt, which is composed of the elements "gela" (meaning "yellow") and "behrt" (meaning "bright" or "famous"). The surname Gelabert is therefore thought to have originally been a nickname for someone with yellow hair or a bright complexion.