Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Garen
The surname Garen is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Garenne, which means "warren" or "rabbit warren" in French. It is a topographic surname that was likely given to someone ......
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Garet
The surname Garet is of French origin and is derived from the given name Gerard, which itself comes from the Germanic elements "ger" meaning "spear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "hardy." Therefore......
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Gariepy
The surname Gariepy is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Gari, which means "spear." The suffix -epy is a diminutive, indicating "little" or "son of." Therefore, Gariepy can be ......
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Garin
The surname Garin is of Basque origin and is derived from the personal name "Garin," which means "guardian" or "protector." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Garivay
The surname Garivay is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "garivier," meaning "warrior" or "soldier." It is a patronymic surname, indicating that it was originally used to ide......
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Garlanger
The surname Garlanger is of French origin and is derived from the word "garlandier," meaning "garland maker" or "wreath maker." It is an occupational surname that was likely given to individuals wh......
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Garneau
The surname Garneau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "garne," meaning "grain" or "corn." It is believed to have originally been a nickname for someone who was involved in......
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Garnet
The surname Garnet is derived from the Old French word "grenat," meaning "garnet," which is a deep red gemstone. As a surname, Garnet likely originated as a nickname for someone with red hair or a ......
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Garnett
The surname Garnett is of English origin and has multiple possible meanings. It is derived from the Middle English word "gernet," meaning "dark red" or "crimson," and was likely used as a nickname ......
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Garnette
The surname Garnette is derived from the Old French word "grenate," meaning "garnet," which is a deep red gemstone. As a surname, Garnette likely originated as a nickname for someone with a reddish......
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