Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Chafin
The surname Chafin is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chafin," meaning "to warm" or "to heat." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was warm-hearte......
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Chafins
The surname Chafins is of English origin and is believed to be a variant spelling of the surname Chaffin. It is derived from the Old French word "chafin," meaning "chaff," which refers to the husks......
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Chagnon
The surname Chagnon is of French origin and is derived from the word "chagne," meaning "oak tree." It is a topographic surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in an area with oak......
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Chaille
The surname Chaille is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaillou," meaning "pebble" or "small stone." It is a topographic surname that likely originated as a nickname for s......
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Chain
The surname Chain is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be a variant of the surname Chaine, derived from the Old French word "chaine," meaning "chain." This could have b......
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Chainey
The surname Chainey is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaine," meaning "chain." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who made or sold chains. T......
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Chaison
The surname Chaison is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chais," meaning "cellar" or "wine cellar." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someon......
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Chaisson
The surname Chaisson is of French origin and is derived from the word "chais," meaning "cellar" or "wine cellar" in French. It is an occupational surname that likely originated from someone who wor......
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Chaix
The surname Chaix is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chaix" meaning "quay" or "dock." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived or worked ne......
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Chalen
The surname Chalen is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chalon," meaning "bald" or "hairless." It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone w......
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