Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Wargnier
The surname Wargnier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "wargnier," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who w......
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Warran
The surname Warran is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name Warren, which itself comes from the Old French word "warrene" meaning "game park" or "enclosure for breeding game......
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Warrens
The surname Warrens is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old Norman French word "wareine" or "warenne," meaning a game park or enclosure for breeding game......
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Wartelle
The surname Wartelle is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "wartel," meaning "little guard" or "little watchman." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to......
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Watier
The surname Watier is of French origin and is derived from the word "water" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked with or lived near water, such as a wa......
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Watrin
The surname Watrin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Walter," which itself comes from the Germanic elements "wald," meaning "rule," and "heri," meaning "army." As a result,......
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Wattier
The surname Wattier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaitier," meaning "watchman" or "guardian." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who w......
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Wattigney
The surname Wattigney is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "wastignier," meaning "to waste" or "to squander." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was ......
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Wauthier
The surname Wauthier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name Gautier, which itself is derived from the Germanic name Waldhari, meaning "ruler of the army" or "ruler of ......
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Wavrin
The surname Wavrin is of French origin and is derived from the place name Wavrin, a commune in the Nord department of France. The name is believed to have originated from the Old French word "waver......
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