Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Gammon
The surname Gammon is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. One interpretation suggests that it is derived from the Middle English word "gamen," meaning "game" or "amusement," and m......
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Gance
The surname Gance is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gance" meaning "hook" or "claw." It is believed to have been a nickname given to someone with a physical characteristi......
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Gane
The surname Gane is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It could be derived from the Old English word "ganian," meaning "to yawn," and may have been a nickname for someone who fre......
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Ganges
The surname Ganges is of French origin and is derived from the word "Gange," which refers to the Ganges River in India. It is believed that the surname was originally given to people who lived near......
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Ganier
The surname Ganier is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gaignier," meaning "to gain" or "to earn." It is an occupational surname that likely originated as a nickname for som......
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Ganiere
The surname Ganiere is of French origin and is derived from the word "gantier," meaning "glover" in English. It is an occupational surname that was given to individuals who were involved in the tra......
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Gannett
The surname Gannett is of English origin and is derived from the Old French word "gant," meaning "glove." It was likely a nickname given to someone who made or sold gloves or perhaps someone who fr......
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Ganong
The surname Ganong is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gagnon," meaning "guardian" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Gant
The surname Gant is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Old French word "gant" meaning "glove," suggesting that it may have been an occupational name for a ......
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Ganthier
The surname Ganthier is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gauthier, which itself is a variant of the Germanic name "Waldhar" meaning "ruler of the army." The name Ganthier sign......
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Surnames of French Origin

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