Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Brissey
The surname Brissey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "bres," meaning "brushwood" or "undergrowth." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone who lived ne......
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Brisson
The surname Brisson is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Bris", which was a short form of the name "Ambroise". The name "Ambroise" itself comes from the Latin word "ambrosius"......
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Britney
The surname Britney is derived from the Old French personal name "Bretun," which was a nickname for a Breton or someone from Brittany, a region in northwestern France. The name ultimately traces ba......
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Briton
The surname Briton is derived from the Old French word "Bretun," which means a native or inhabitant of Brittany, a region in northwest France. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to......
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Brittain
The surname Brittain is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "Bretun," meaning a native or inhabitant of Brittany, a region in northwest France. It was originally used as a nic......
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Brittian
The surname Brittian is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "Bretun," meaning a native of Brittany, a region in northwest France. It was likely used as a nickname or an occupa......
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Brizan
The surname Brizan 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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Brizard
The surname Brizard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "briser," meaning "to break" or "to shatter." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was kno......
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Brizee
The surname Brizee 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 disposit......
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Broas
The surname Broas is of French origin and is derived from the word "broche," meaning "spit" or "skewer." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a cook or a butc......
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