Bernaz
Bernaz is an Arpitan surname chiefly found in the area of the historical province of Chablais, possibly derived from the name of the Swiss city of Bern.[1] Like many Arpitan anthroponyms, the final -z only marks paroxytonic stress and should not be pronounced. Nevertheless, it is often pronounced in French through hypercorrection. Notable people with the surname include:
- Jean-Baptiste Bernaz (born 1987), French sailor
- Marie Bernaz (1828–1893), French murder victim
References
- ^ Tosti, Jean. "Nom de famille BERNAZ : origine et signification". Geneanet (in French). Retrieved 10 February 2025.