About the Carpentier surname
The surname Carpentier is associated with an occupational formation. The surname is linked to an old occupational name associated with the work of a carpenter. Occupational surnames often became hereditary after first identifying a person by trade or function. The occupation behind the surname does not necessarily mean that every family branch has a common origin.
Pronunciation:
Kar-pan-tié/kaʁpɑ̃tje/