Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Cauvin
The surname Cauvin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Calvin, which itself comes from the Latin name Calvinus, meaning "bald" or "hairless." The name Cauvin is primarily asso......
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Cavendish
The surname Cavendish is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chevrefeuille," meaning "honeysuckle." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Caven......
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Cavette
The surname Cavette is of French origin and is derived from the word "cave," meaning cellar or basement. It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who lived near or work......
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Cavey
The surname Cavey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "cave," meaning "cellar" or "basement." It is an occupational surname that likely referred to someone who worked in or ......
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Cavil
The surname Cavil is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "caviller," meaning to mock or ridicule, suggesting that the name may have original......
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Cavileer
The surname Cavileer is of French origin and is derived from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who were knights o......
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Cavill
The surname Cavill is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cheval," meaning "horse." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who worked with horses, such as a ......
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Cavin
The surname Cavin is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Cave", which itself is derived from the Latin word "cavus" meaning "hollow" or "cave". The name likely originated as a n......
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Caviness
The surname Caviness is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cavigne" or "cavigny," meaning "a hollow or cavity." It is believed to have been a topographic name for someone wh......
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Caya
The surname Caya is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "caie," meaning "quay" or "dock." It is a locational surname typically associated with individuals who lived near or wor......
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Surnames of French Origin

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