Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Avants
The surname Avants is of French origin and is derived from the word "avant," meaning "before" or "in front." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was at the forefront or ......
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Avard
The surname Avard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French personal name "Auvard" or "Alvard," which itself is a combination of the Germanic elements "al," meaning "noble," and "ward,......
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Avenell
The surname Avenell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "avenele," meaning "oatfield." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or worked ......
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Avent
The surname Avent is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "aventure," meaning "adventure" or "chance." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who was adventuro......
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Averion
The surname Averion is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Averion, which itself is a variant of the name Averil. Averil is derived from the Latin word "aprilis," meaning "to ope......
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Avery
The surname Avery is of English origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Old French name "Aubri" or "Alberic," which means "elf ruler" or "ruler of the elves." It can also be derive......
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Avise
The surname Avise is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "avis," meaning "advice" or "opinion." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was wise or know......
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Avondet
The surname Avondet is of French origin and is derived from the word "avondet," which means "evening" in Old French. It is likely that the surname originated as a nickname for someone who was assoc......
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Avril
The surname Avril is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "avril," meaning "April." It is a topographic or locational surname given to someone who either lived near a place call......
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Ayard
The surname Ayard is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "yard," meaning "garden" or "orchard." It is a locational surname, indicating that the original bearer lived near or wo......
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Surnames of French Origin

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