Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Chandanais
The surname Chandanais is of French origin and is derived from the word "chandelle," meaning "candle" in English. It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who made or sold candles. The......
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Chandler
The surname Chandler is of occupational origin and refers to a person who made or sold candles. Derived from the Old French word "chandelier," meaning candlestick or candle holder, the name Chandle......
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Chandonnet
The surname Chandonnet is of French origin and is derived from the word "chandelle," meaning "candle" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in t......
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Chanel
The surname Chanel is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chanel," meaning "pipe" or "channel." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who lived near a ......
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Chaney
The surname Chaney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chene," meaning "oak tree." It is an occupational surname that was given to someone who lived near or worked with oa......
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Chanlatte
The surname Chanlatte is of French origin and is derived from the word "chandelle," meaning "candle" in English. It is believed to have originated as an occupational name for someone involved in th......
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Chanler
The surname Chanler is of English origin and is derived from the occupational name "chandler," which referred to a candle maker or seller. The name is derived from the Old French word "chandelier,"......
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Channel
The surname Channel is of French origin and is derived from the word "chanelle," meaning a small canal or waterway. It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or worked on a channe......
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Channer
The surname Channer is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chanoun," meaning "canon" or "clergyman." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a c......
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Channey
The surname Channey is of English origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Channey" or "Cheney," which itself originated from the Old French word "chenoie" meaning "oak tree." The name l......
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