What's the origin of chevrolet brand?

Chevrolet French origin, (colloquially Chevrolet) , is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors (GM). It is the top selling GM marque and the best known brand of GM worldwide, with "Chevy" or "Chevrolet" being at times synonymous with GM.
Chevrolet is GM's largest brand, currently offering over 20 vehicles and many different enhanced versions in its home market. The brand's vehicles range from subcompact cars to medium duty commercial trucks. Its number one sellers in the United States include the Impala, which is the number one selling car with a domestic nameplate in the United States, and the Silverado, the 2007 Motor Trend North American Truck of the Year and the number two selling vehicle in the US in 2006.