About French
The name "French" is a surname of English origin that was originally used to denote someone from France or of French descent. It is derived from the Middle English word "frensch" or "french," which ultimately comes from the Old English word "frēnisc" meaning "of the Franks." The Franks were a Germanic people who inhabited the region that is now modern-day France. Therefore, the name "French" signifies an association with France or the French people.
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Most individuals with the name French are male.
The popularity of the name has increased by 40% over the past year.
Here's how to represent French in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell French using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.