Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Caplin
The surname Caplin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "capelain," meaning "chaplain." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a chaplain or a......
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Capper
The surname Capper is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chape," meaning "hood" or "cape." It was likely an occupational name given to someone who made or sold caps or hats.......
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Caprice
The surname Caprice is of French origin and is derived from the word "caprice," which means a sudden and unpredictable change of mood or behavior. As a surname, Caprice likely originated as a nickn......
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Capron
The surname Capron is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "capron," meaning "he-goat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who displayed characteristics ass......
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Caquelin
The surname Caquelin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Jacques," which is the French form of the name James. The name James itself is derived from the Hebrew name "Yaakov,"......
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Carabin
The surname Carabin is of French origin and is derived from the word "carabin," which refers to a soldier or guard. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone who served ......
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Carboneau
The surname Carboneau is of French origin and is derived from the words "carbone" meaning "coal" and "eau" meaning "water." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived nea......
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Carbonel
The surname Carbonel is of French origin and is derived from the word "charbonnier," meaning "charcoal burner" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who worked in ......
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Carbonneau
The surname Carbonneau is of French origin and is derived from the combination of the words "carbone" meaning "carbon" and "eau" meaning "water." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated ......
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Carboy
The surname Carboy is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "carbois," meaning "charcoal." It is believed to have been a nickname or occupational surname for someone who worked ......
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