Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Channing
The surname Channing is of English origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Chenin," which was a diminutive form of "Chen," meaning "dog." It is believed that the surname Channing w......
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Chanon
The surname Chanon is of French origin and is derived from the medieval given name "Chanon," which means "canon" in English. A canon was a member of the clergy who held a position in a cathedral or......
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Chanslor
The surname Chanslor is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chancelier," meaning "chancellor." It was an occupational name given to someone who held the position of chancello......
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Chanson
The surname Chanson is of French origin and derives from the word "chanson," which means "song" in French. It is a surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who was known for their s......
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Chant
The surname Chant is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "chanter," meaning "to sing," and may have been a nickname for someone who enjoyed ......
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Chantre
The surname Chantre is of French origin and is derived from the word "chantre," which means "cantor" or "singer" in French. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were invo......
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Chantry
The surname Chantry is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Old French word "chanterie," which referred to a chapel or a pla......
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Chapdelaine
The surname Chapdelaine is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chapdelain," meaning "chaplain." It was originally an occupational name given to someone who worked as a chaplai......
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Chapell
The surname Chapell is of French origin and is derived from the word "chapel," which refers to a small place of Christian worship. It is an occupational surname, indicating that the original bearer......
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Chapelle
The surname Chapelle is of French origin and is derived from the word "chapelle," meaning "chapel" in English. It is an occupational surname that was likely given to someone who lived near or worke......
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Surnames of French Origin

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