Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Castex
The surname Castex is of French origin and is derived from the word "castex" which means "castle" in Occitan, a Romance language spoken in southern France. It is a locational surname, indicating th......
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Castilaw
The surname Castilaw is of French origin and is derived from the word "châtelain," meaning "castle dweller" or "castle keeper." It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who......
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Castillon
The surname Castillon is of French origin and is derived from the word "castillon," which means "small castle" or "fortress" in French. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bear......
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Castin
The surname Castin is of French origin and is derived from the word "castin," which means "little castle" or "fortress" in Old French. It is a locational surname, indicating that the original beare......
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Castine
The surname Castine is of French origin and is derived from the word "castine," which refers to a type of limestone. It is believed that the surname originated as a locational name for someone who ......
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Castoire
The surname Castoire is of French origin and is derived from the word "castor," meaning beaver. It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or traded in beaver fur. The be......
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Castonguay
The surname Castonguay is of French origin and is derived from the combination of the words "château" meaning "castle" and "gué" meaning "ford" or "crossing." Therefore, the meaning of the surname ......
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Castor
The surname Castor is of English and French origin. It is derived from the Latin word "castor," meaning "beaver." The name likely originated as a nickname for someone who resembled or had character......
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Castrence
The surname Castrence is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Castrensis, which itself is derived from the Latin word "castrum" meaning "fortress" or "castle." The surname likely ......
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Cataquet
The surname Cataquet is of French origin and is derived from the word "cataquet," which refers to a type of bird trap used in hunting. As a surname, Cataquet likely originated as an occupational na......
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