Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Chenette
The surname Chenette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Jean," which is the French form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the d......
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Chenevert
The surname Chenevert is of French origin and is derived from the word "chêne" meaning "oak" and "vert" meaning "green." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in an area wi......
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Chenevey
The surname Chenevey is of French origin and is derived from the word "chêne," meaning "oak tree." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near or in an oak grove or oak tree. The su......
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Cheney
The surname Cheney is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chenin," meaning "oak tree." It is a locational surname, typically associated with the village of Cheyne in Normandy......
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Chenier
The surname Chenier is of French origin and is derived from the word "chenalier," meaning "canal worker" or "ditch digger." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who wo......
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Chennault
The surname Chennault is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chenal," meaning "channel" or "canal." It is believed to have originally been a topographic name for someone who l......
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Chenot
The surname Chenot is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Jean," which is the French form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the des......
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Cher
The surname Cher is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the French word "cher," meaning "dear" or "beloved," suggesting that the name was given to someone who was che......
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Cheramie
The surname Cheramie is of French origin and is derived from the word "cher ami," meaning "dear friend" in English. It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify th......
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Cheramy
The surname Cheramy is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "cher" meaning "dear" or "beloved." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to identify th......
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Surnames of French Origin

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