Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Brett
The surname Brett is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "bret" or "brette," meaning "a Breton" or "from Brittany." It could have been a nickname giv......
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Brevard
The surname Brevard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "brevet," meaning "brief" or "short." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone of short stature ......
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Brevelle
The surname Brevelle is of French origin and is derived from the word "bréville," which refers to a small village or hamlet. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the n......
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Brevil
The surname Brevil is of French origin and is derived from the word "bref," meaning "brief" or "short." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was short in......
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Brewis
The surname Brewis is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "bruis," meaning "brushwood" or "underwood." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived nea......
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Breyette
The surname Breyette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Briand," which itself is a variant of the name "Brian." The name Brian is of Celtic origin and means "hill" or "high.......
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Brezeale
The surname Brezeale is of French origin and is derived from the word "brise," meaning "breeze" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a light or gentle dispos......
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Brezee
The surname Brezee is of French origin and is derived from the word "brise," meaning "breeze" in English. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a gentle or refreshing per......
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Briand
The surname Briand is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Brian, which itself has Celtic roots. The name Brian means "strong" or "noble" and was commonly used in medieval times. ......
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Briard
The surname Briard is of French origin and is derived from the word "briard," which refers to a breed of large, shaggy-haired dogs. The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resemble......
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