What country does the surname El-Gallant come from?

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What country does the surname El-Gallant come from?

I was just curious which country the surname El-Gallant comes from. Is there anyone with this last name who could give me more info.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: My fiance's last name is Gallant...French Canadian...don't know where the El- originates, maybe French E' translated to El?