Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Fausset
The surname Fausset is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauçet," meaning "faucet" or "tap." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone who worked as a tapster......
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Faussett
The surname Faussett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauces," meaning "throat" or "gullet." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a large or pro......
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Fauteux
The surname Fauteux is of French origin and is derived from the word "faute," meaning "fault" or "mistake." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was known for making mist......
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Fauver
The surname Fauver is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauve," meaning "wild" or "tawny." It is likely that the name was originally a nickname given to someone with a wild ......
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Faux
The surname Faux is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "faux," meaning "false" or "deceptive." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was decei......
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Favell
The surname Favell is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "fauvel," meaning "dun-colored" or "tawny." It was likely used as a nickname for someone with a fair or light brown c......
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Favier
The surname Favier is of French origin and is derived from the word "faveur," meaning "favor" or "grace." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was considered to be......
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Faville
The surname Faville is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "favele," meaning "idle talk" or "gossip." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who was talkat......
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Favis
The surname Favis is of English origin and is derived from the medieval personal name "Fauvel," which itself originated from the Old French word "fauve," meaning "tawny" or "yellowish-brown." The n......
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Favorite
The surname Favorite is of French origin and is derived from the word "favori," meaning "favorite" or "darling." It is believed to have originally been a nickname given to someone who was highly fa......
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Surnames of French Origin

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