Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Chesnutt
The surname Chesnutt is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "chesnai" or "chesne," meaning "oak tree." It was originally a topographic name for someone who lived near an oak t......
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Chessor
The surname Chessor is of Scottish origin and is derived from the Old French word "chasseur," meaning "hunter." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals who worked as hunt......
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Chestang
The surname Chestang is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chastain" or "chastang," meaning "chestnut tree." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer l......
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Chetelat
The surname Chetelat is of Swiss origin and is derived from the Old French word "chastel," meaning "castle." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a name for someone who lived nea......
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Cheuvront
The surname Cheuvront is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "chevre" meaning "goat" and the word "vront" meaning "front." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for s......
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Cheval
The surname Cheval is of French origin and is derived from the word "cheval," meaning "horse" in French. As a surname, Cheval likely originated as a nickname for someone who had a connection to hor......
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Chevalier
The surname Chevalier is of French origin and derives from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was a knight or had a knigh......
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Chevallier
The surname Chevallier is of French origin and is derived from the word "chevalier," meaning "knight" in English. It was originally an occupational name given to someone who was a knight or had a c......
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Chevannes
The surname Chevannes 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 d......
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Chevelon
The surname Chevelon is of French origin and is derived from the word "chevelon," which means "little horse" in French. It is likely an occupational surname given to someone who worked with or owne......
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Surnames of French Origin

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