About Faneuf
The surname Faneuf is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fainéant," meaning "do-nothing" or "idler." It was likely used as a nickname for someone who was lazy or idle. Over time, this nickname may have been passed down as a hereditary surname. Therefore, the meaning of the surname Faneuf can be interpreted as "descendant of the idler" or "descendant of the do-nothing."
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