Surnames of French Origin

10,395 surnames found of French origin

Genaw
The surname Genaw is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Jean, which is the French equivalent of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the ......
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Gendreau
The surname Gendreau is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gendre," meaning "son-in-law." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was a son-in-law or had the qualit......
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Gendron
The surname Gendron is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "gendre," meaning "son-in-law." It was originally a nickname given to someone who was considered to be a good son-in-......
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Gene
The surname Gene is of French origin and is derived from the personal name Jean, which itself is the French form of John. The name John is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is ......
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Genereaux
The surname Genereaux is of French origin and is derived from the word "généreux," meaning "generous" in English. It is a descriptive surname that likely originated as a nickname for someone who wa......
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Generette
The surname Generette is of French origin and is derived from the personal name "Jean," which is the French form of John. It is a patronymic surname, meaning it was originally used to identify the ......
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Genereux
The surname Genereux is of French origin and is derived from the word "généreux," meaning "generous" in English. It is a descriptive surname that was likely given to individuals who were known for ......
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Genest
The surname Genest is of French origin and is derived from the Old French word "geneste," meaning "broom" or "gorse." It is a topographic surname given to someone who lived near a patch of broom or......
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Genet
The surname Genet is of French origin and has multiple meanings. It can be derived from the Old French word "genet," which refers to the broom plant, known for its yellow flowers. Alternatively, it......
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Geneus
The surname Geneus is of Haitian origin and is derived from the French word "génie," meaning "genius" or "spirit." It is a relatively rare surname and is often associated with individuals who are b......
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