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Meaning & History
Laval is likely derived from the French surname "Laval", which has several potential origins. One possibility is that it comes from the Old French word "vau", meaning a valley or lowland, combined with the suffix "-al", denoting a place. It may also be linked to the region of Laval in France. The name was brought to Canada by French settlers, and Laval, Quebec, was named in honor of François de Laval, the first bishop of New France.