Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Chavey
The surname Chavey is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chave," meaning "key." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who made or sol......
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Chaviers
The surname Chaviers is of French origin and is derived from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify the de......
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Chavies
The surname Chavies is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauve," meaning "bald." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was bald or had a bald spo......
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Chavin
The surname Chavin is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauvin," meaning "bald." It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to someone who was bald or had a bald spo......
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Chavis
The surname Chavis is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chauve," meaning "bald." It was originally a nickname given to individuals who were bald or had a bald spot. Over tim......
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Chavous
The surname Chavous is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chevalier," meaning "knight." It is an occupational surname that was originally given to individuals who were knight......
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Chayer
The surname Chayer is of French origin and is derived from the word "chayeur," which means "cart driver" or "wagoner." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked ......
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Cheaney
The surname Cheaney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chene," meaning "oak tree." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or in an are......
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Cheff
The surname Cheff is of French origin and is derived from the occupational name "chef," meaning "chief" or "leader." It was originally used to denote someone who held a position of authority or lea......
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Chegue
The surname Chegue is of French origin and is derived from the word "chèque," meaning "check" or "bill." It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked as a cashier or a person in......
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Surnames of French Origin

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