Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Burgess
The surname Burgess is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It can refer to someone who held the position of a burgess, which was a freeman or citizen of a borough or town with certain righ......
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Burgette
The surname Burgette is of French origin and is derived from the word "bourgeois," meaning a member of the middle class. It is a variant spelling of the surname Bourgette, which is derived from the......
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Burgey
The surname Burgey is of French origin and is derived from the word "bourgeois," meaning a member of the middle class. It was often used as a nickname for someone who was perceived as being respect......
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Burgon
The surname Burgon is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "burgeon," meaning "bud" or "shoot." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was youthful or had ......
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Burgoyne
The surname Burgoyne is of English origin and is derived from the Old Norman French word "burguin" or "burgoin," meaning a person who lived near a castle or fortification. It is a locational surnam......
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Burgun
The surname Burgun is of French origin and is derived from the word "bourgogne," meaning "Burgundy" in English. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer hailed from the regio......
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Burin
The surname Burin is of French origin and is derived from the word "burin," which means "chisel" in French. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who worked as a chiseler o......
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Burkette
The surname Burkette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Burk," which itself is a diminutive form of the name "Burke." The name "Burke" is of Old English and Old Germanic ori......
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Burle
The surname Burle is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "burel," meaning "coarse woolen cloth." It was likely an occupational name given to someone involved in the production ......
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Burlette
The surname Burlette is of French origin and is derived from the word "burette," which means "small bottle" or "flask" in French. It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who either ......
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Surnames of French Origin

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