Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Caye
The surname Caye is of French origin and is derived from the word "caye" which means "quay" or "dock" in French. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worke......
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Cayea
The surname Cayea is of French origin and is derived from the word "caillé," meaning "curdled" or "clotted." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone with a curdled or clotted co......
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Cayemitte
The surname Cayemitte is of Haitian origin and is derived from the French word "caïmite," which refers to a tropical fruit tree known as the star apple. The name is believed to have been given to i......
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Cayenne
The surname Cayenne is derived from the French word "cayenne," which refers to a type of hot chili pepper. As a surname, Cayenne likely originated as a nickname for someone with a fiery or passiona......
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Cayer
The surname Cayer is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "caier," meaning "to hunt" or "to chase." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someon......
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Cayette
The surname Cayette is of French origin and is derived from the word "cayet," meaning "quill" or "pen." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who worked as a scribe or a cle......
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Cayne
The surname Cayne is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "cane," meaning "reed" or "cane." It is believed to have originated as a topographic name for someone who lived near a......
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Cayot
The surname Cayot is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "caillot," meaning "clot" or "curdle." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone with a curdled or ......
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Cayou
The surname Cayou is of French origin and is derived from the word "caillou," meaning "pebble" or "stone" in French. It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who......
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Cayouette
The surname Cayouette is of French origin and is derived from the word "caillou," meaning "pebble" or "stone." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who lived near a stony are......
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