Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Challoner
The surname Challoner is of English origin and is derived from the occupation of a money changer or exchanger. The name is derived from the Old French word "chalongier" or "chalengier," which means......
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Chalmers
The surname Chalmers is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near a chamber ......
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Chaloux
The surname Chaloux is of French origin and is derived from the word "chaloupe," which means "small boat" in French. It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who worked or lived ......
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Chaltry
The surname Chaltry is of French origin and is derived from the word "chalitier," meaning "a person who makes or sells wooden shoes." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individu......
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Chalus
The surname Chalus is of French origin and is derived from the word "châlus," which means "narrow" or "strait." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer of the name hailed fr......
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Chalut
The surname Chalut is of French origin and is derived from the word "chalutier," meaning "trawler" or "fishing boat" in French. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals wh......
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Chamberland
The surname Chamberland is of French origin and is derived from the word "chambre," meaning "room" or "chamber," and the suffix "-land," indicating "land" or "territory." It is an occupational surn......
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Chamberlin
The surname Chamberlin is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name for a chamberlain, which referred to a person who was in charge of the private chambers of a noble or high-rank......
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Chamble
The surname Chamble is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambel," meaning "chamberlain" or "steward." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of ......
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Chamblee
The surname Chamblee is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chambel," meaning "chamberlain" or "steward." It was originally an occupational name for someone who held the posit......
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